Small grant funding is available to support the creation of a garden, or a similar project such as an allotment, with a horticultural focus for the benefit of the local community.

In 2022, a total of 75 grants have been awarded and the total amount donated since the scheme began in 2011 is almost £400,000.

Projects should bring people together and encourage sharing of gardening skills and knowledge.

Community groups (established with their own bank account) can apply for £500 to £5,000 to cover expenses such as:

• Site preparation (including hire of small mechanical tools such as rotavators)
• Hand tools
• Plants
• Trees
• Shrubs
• Containers
• Seating

The Scheme opens for applications on 17 October 2022.

The closing date for applications is midday on 31 January 2023.

For full guidance and details on the funding, visit the National Garden Scheme website.