Naples Garden Club™ Grants

Thank you for your interest in the Naples Garden Club’s Grants Program. Since 1953 we have funded initiatives that support our mission of community wide interest in horticulture, floral design, and the environment.  Over $1.7 Million has been distributed to over 60 non-profit organizations throughout the Greater Naples Community.  Naples Garden Club™ is committed to encouraging variety and balance in the purpose, kind and size of our grant awards and are honored to support our grantees. The following information below lists how to facilitate this partnership. You can also CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the Naples Garden Club’s Grant Guidelines & Requirements.

Review our Mission and Guidelines below to determine if your project is eligible for one of our Grant Categories:

NGC Single Purpose Project Grants This is our new grant initiative starting in 2025 to support smaller community project needs up to $2000. Submit your request through our digital LOI (Letter of Inquiry) anytime during the year within a 90-day turnaround for decision announcement.

NGC Impact Grants This is our traditional Grant program started in 1953 for more complex, innovative and educational projects that meet our mission from $2000- $10,000. Submit your request through our digital LOI (Letter of Inquiry) between September 1 and the deadline date of January 10 with decisions made in early April. We encourage you to submit as early as possible as supplemental information may be required in making our decision.

For any questions you have about our process please don’t hesitate to contact us at grants@naplesgardenclub.org

What is a Naples Garden Club™ Grant?

• Grants are directed by the Naples Garden Club™ Grants committee and the Board of Directors
• Grants are awarded to non-profit (501©(3) organizations serving Collier County, over 90%, and recently expanding to additional organizations in Lee County.
• Grants may be approved for full or partial funding of the requested amount.
• Organizations that receive a grant are required to submit a final report with photos; any publicity; recognize Naples Garden Club™ ; and confirm that the funds granted were used for the intended purpose.

Our Two Grant Programs:

• NGC Single Purpose Project Grants (up to $2,000) is designed to support more immediate needs during the year for small community projects relating to horticulture and the environment without an application deadline. Awards are made throughout the year within 90 days of the request if approved. The date needed must be after the 90-day period. This would include, but not limited to, requests for matching funds, launch or expansion of a project, a one-time event, or an emergency need due to a natural disaster requiring damage remediation.
• NGC Impact Grants ($2,000-$10,000) are designed for larger projects with a submission deadline of January 10 each year and award announcements in early April. Interested non-profit organizations should submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) anytime between September 1 and the deadline date of January 10.  We encourage you to submit as early as possible as supplemental information may be required.  If approved, a full application form will be sent after November 1 for submission by January 10 of the following year.

What Projects Qualify? 

Projects that:

• Support the Naples Garden Club’s Mission to provide opportunities for learning and sharing about horticulture, floral design, and the environment.
• Meets a critical need that benefits and educates a specific population in the Greater Naples Community
• Utilize funds for the stated purpose within the agreed time-period.
• Confirm that recipients agree to return any unspent funds as specified in their application
• Submit request electronically by the specified deadline

Projects That Will Not Be Considered:

• Support political, sectarian, or religious programs
• Cover existing obligations, continuing operating support, debt, liabilities, salaries, insurance, or benefits
• Primary focus is general landscaping and/or beautification
• Endowment, marketing, or fundraising campaigns
• Entail continued funding of previous requests
• Require funding before the allocation date
• Serve or target a small audience with low participation and limited reach
• Are submitted after the stated deadline

How will Qualifying Projects be Evaluated?

• Will be reviewed based on the requesting organization’s perceived ability and expertise to achieve project goals and measurable results that support the Naples Garden Club’s Mission to provide opportunities for learning and sharing about horticulture, floral design, and the environment.
• May require a site visit by members of the Grants Committee
• Annual Grant recipients agree to provide five- and nine-month project updates in August and December of the grant year. Small Grant recipients agree to submit a final report within 60 days of their project’s completion.
• Special consideration will be given to projects that include at least one of the following criteria:

1. Create innovative programs
2. Include matching gifts, collaborations, or additional funding
3. Include measurable outcomes
4. Include an educational component

How do I start the application Process?

Once you have determined that your organization is eligible and that your request is aligned with our mission you can click the button below to submit a Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI) the first step in the application process.  Letters of Intent are reviewed in the order of receipt. Hopefully, your LOI will lead to a request for more details or an invitation for a full proposal on our application form.

For Questions, please contact: grants@naplesgardenclub.org

Thank you!