Fresh food builds strong communities
- Target and Shipt are launching the 2026 Garden Grants program to seed new urban gardens and restore existing gardens in select metro areas.
- By opening Garden Grants, Target and Shipt are supporting up to 50 community-led urban garden projects across Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Birmingham, Ala. Grant awards will be $6,000 each.
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What the grant covers
The grant empowers awardees to establish, revitalize, and expand urban gardens, making them hubs of community connection and empowerment. The possibilities are broad — from adding walkways and path lights, to installing irrigation and trellises.
Infrastructure
Give your urban garden a good foundation with raised beds, irrigation, and fencing.
Planting supplies
Awardees can use grant funding toward seeds, soil, and gardening tools like tillers and wheelbarrows.
Educational material
Awardees can also use grant funding to buy garden-based curriculum materials.
Who should apply?
- Accredited K-12 schools
- 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving senior living communities or community-based organizations leading or planning an urban garden initiative
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Key dates and details
Application deadline
Applications are open from March 16, 2026 to April 10, 2026.
Notification date
Grant awards will be announced in May 2026, just in time for the growing season.
Award amount
Up to 50 community-led urban garden projects will be awarded $6,000 each.
Got questions?
That’s ok! If you’re planning an urban gardening initiative, we encourage you to go ahead and apply even if you haven’t broken ground yet.