PLANT AMERICA Blue & Gold Star Beautification Grant

PLANT AMERICA: Blue/Gold Star Memorial Beautification Grant Application

A National Garden Clubs x Keep America Beautiful Program
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This grant application is open from 11/17/25 – 2/17/26. Please read the grant overview and guidelines before continuing.

GRANT OVERVIEW & GUIDELINES (click to expand)
The PLANT AMERICA: Blue & Gold Star Memorial Beautification Program is a joint initiative of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) and Keep America Beautiful (KAB). The program supports projects that remove litter, plant flowers and greenery, and beautify Blue Star and Gold Star Memorials nationwide, with a special emphasis on planting red, white, and blue flowers in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026.

KAB PARTNERSHIP: Collaboration with local KAB affiliates is encouraged. Working together strengthens community impact and advances the shared mission of NGC and KAB.

CLICK HERE for help finding a local KAB affiliate!

CLICK HERE to view the KAB Affiliate Locator Map

GRANT AMOUNT: Grants of up to $1,000 are available for direct project expenses. Approved applicants receive 75% up front and the remaining 25% after submitting a final report.

WHO MAY APPLY: Only NGC member garden clubs may submit applications. Others may assist with the project, but the club must participate.

DEADLINES: Funds will be awarded on March 5, 2026. Projects and final reports must be completed and submitted by August 1, 2026.

FUNDING GUIDELINES: Grant funds cannot be used for:
- Repairing, replacing, or building memorial markers (the grant is strictly for clean-up and beautification)
- Personal benefits, salaries, or paying someone to perform the work
- Projects without active club participation
Please review all eligibility requirements and project guidelines before applying. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

CLUB & APPLICANT INFORMATION
Local Garden Club*
Example: Town and Country Garden Club
State Garden Club*
Select "DC" if in the National Capital Area.
Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)*
Contact for Grant Project*

First NameLast Name
Contact Email*
example@example.com
Contact Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Club Treasurer*

First NameLast Name
Club Treasurer Email*
example@example.com
Club Treasurer Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Club Treasurer Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

PROJECT DETAILS
Type of Memorial for Project*

Blue Star MemorialGold Star Memorial
Location of Memorial (Approximate if Address Unknown)*
Example: "Veterans Park, Springfield, IL" or "123 Main St., Seattle, WA 12345"
Anticipated Project End Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Anticipated Project Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Estimate Garden Club Volunteers*
Approximate number of NGC volunteers
Is your garden club collaborating with a local Keep America Beautiful affiliate(s) for this project?*

YesNoUnsure
Estimate KAB Volunteers
Approximate number of Keep America Beautiful affiliate volunteers
Brief description of your project*
Example: We are teaming up with a few KAB Affiliates and together we intend to clear out dead plants, add fresh mulch and plant red, white, and blue flowers at our chosen Blue Star Memorial site in Houston, TX.

BUDGET & FUNDING INFORMATION
Amount Requested (Up to $1,000.00)*
EXPENSES
List any Materials Needed (Plants, Mulch, etc.) and Their Costs*
10 Bags of Mulch for $x.xx, Red Roses for $x.xx
Total Expenses*
Must Equal Total Income Below
INCOME
List Any Income Sources and Amounts (Club Member Donations, Donated Supplies/Products, etc.)*
$200 in Club Donations, 2 Bags of Mulch Donated
Total Income (Including Grant Money Requested)*
Must Equal Total Expenses Above
Totals for Income and Expenses Must Be Equal
If awarded funding, I agree to submit the final project report by August 1, 2026.*

I agree
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PLANT AMERICA: Blue/Gold Star Memorial Beautification Grant Application

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

CLUB & APPLICANT INFORMATION

PROJECT DETAILS

BUDGET & FUNDING INFORMATION