PNPS Grants
Part of the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society’s mission is to encourage other volunteer organizations, individuals, or groups, who believe in the benefits of planting native plants and the important part these species play in our environment.
We will give small grants to groups working on projects focused on outreach, education, and research related to native plants. New for 2023, we are accepting proposals for the following categories: student project and native plant installation. In addition to financial support, PNPS will assist with obtaining native species for the project. You must be a PNPS member to submit a grant application. Grant winners will prepare a short report of outcomes for our newsletter and presentation for our annual meeting, as well as provide before and after photographs when applicable. Except for the student winner, grant recipients will be reimbursed after submitting receipts. If applicants are in need of financial assistance prior to project completion, a cash-advance can be requested and negotiated on a case by case basis. |
To apply for funds please click the applicable category button below to complete the application and submit it by the Application Deadline. The applications will be reviewed by a committee and the winners will be notified via email.
2023 Grant Categories
Student project: $500 grant
The Pennsylvania Native Plant Society is offering $500 grants for students interested in native plants. The grant is open to students of all ages, including scout groups, and student-led environmental clubs. Relevant projects include, but are not limited to, research on native plant species to Pennsylvania, interactions between pollinators or other wildlife and native plants, understanding the effects of invasive plants, or installing of native plants to school grounds or other publicly accessible areas. A successful application will include a project description with research goals, a letter of support from a student advisor or scout leader, budget, and any relevant permits or permission from the landowner. The winners will receive a check from PNPS.
A successful application will include:
2023 Grant Categories
Student project: $500 grant
The Pennsylvania Native Plant Society is offering $500 grants for students interested in native plants. The grant is open to students of all ages, including scout groups, and student-led environmental clubs. Relevant projects include, but are not limited to, research on native plant species to Pennsylvania, interactions between pollinators or other wildlife and native plants, understanding the effects of invasive plants, or installing of native plants to school grounds or other publicly accessible areas. A successful application will include a project description with research goals, a letter of support from a student advisor or scout leader, budget, and any relevant permits or permission from the landowner. The winners will receive a check from PNPS.
A successful application will include:
- project description with research goals
- a letter of support from a student advisor or scout leader
- budget
- any relevant permits or permission from the landowner
- The winners will receive a check from PNPS. Applicants will need to complete this form by March 16.
Native plant gardens: $500 grant
The Pennsylvania Native Plant Society is offering $500 grants for individuals or groups to install native plants. The planting area must be a publicly accessible area. A successful application will include a general description of the project with Pennsylvania native plant species to be planted, a budget, and any relevant permits or landowner permission. Applicants will be reimbursed after providing purchase receipts to PNPS. Applicants will need to complete this form by March 16, 2023.
The Pennsylvania Native Plant Society is offering $500 grants for individuals or groups to install native plants. The planting area must be a publicly accessible area. A successful application will include a general description of the project with Pennsylvania native plant species to be planted, a budget, and any relevant permits or landowner permission. Applicants will be reimbursed after providing purchase receipts to PNPS. Applicants will need to complete this form by March 16, 2023.
Questions can be directed to applications@panativeplantsociety.org
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for 2023 is 11:59 pm (EST), March 16, 2023.
Grant maximum for 2023: $500.00
The application deadline for 2023 is 11:59 pm (EST), March 16, 2023.
Grant maximum for 2023: $500.00