The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Plant a Seed Program Grants, supporting schools and community organizations in expanding garden-based education and sustainability initiatives.
Administered through the Union County Open Space, Recreation & Historic Preservation Trust Fund, these grants give schools and community partners the opportunity to expand existing gardens or start new ones, creating hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, sustainability, and nutrition.
Kids Dig In! School Garden Grant
Available to K-12 schools, this grant provides funding to create or expand school gardens, offering students hands-on opportunities to learn about healthy eating, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.
Deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026.
For questions or additional details, please contact Angelica Cedeno at 908-558-2279 or at acedeno@ucnj.org.
Fruitful Futures Tree Grant
Available to K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipal entities, this grant provides a fruit tree to be planted on-site, serving as a long-term reminder of the importance of conservation and providing a sustainable food source.
This grant is limited in supply and will be awarded based on need, scope, population served, and readiness to proceed.
Deadline for both is Friday, April 10, 2026.
For questions or additional details, please contact Angelica Cedeno at 908-558-2279 or at acedeno@ucnj.org.