CT Hort Cares Grant Program

The CT Hort Cares Grant Program, operated by the Connecticut Horticultural Society (CT Hort), is an initiative aimed at furthering the Society’s mission of horticultural education and environmental awareness throughout the state of Connecticut. With a long-standing commitment to promoting plant knowledge and environmental stewardship, CT Hort extends this grant opportunity to support community-level projects that align with its educational goals. The program represents a grassroots effort to invest in local initiatives that contribute to ecological understanding, sustainable practices, and horticultural engagement. The purpose of the CT Hort Cares Grant Program is to provide financial support to projects that educate the public on the value of plants and the environment. Preference is given to applications that align with CT Hort's educational mission and demonstrate strong potential for community impact. Importantly, all proposed projects must be conducted within the state of Connecticut to qualify. This geographic restriction ensures that the benefits of the grant are felt locally and that CT Hort's investment reinforces its regional priorities. Each year, CT Hort awards two rounds of grants totaling $5,000. Individual grants are capped at $500 per project. The funding is expected to be used directly for project-related expenses that further environmental and horticultural education. While the announcement does not specify eligible spending categories in detail, it is implied that all supported activities must clearly support the organization’s educational mission. The current grant cycle opened on June 1, 2025, and will close on July 31, 2025. Grant recipients will be announced on August 15, 2025. The application form becomes accessible beginning June 1, and all submissions must be completed by the deadline to be considered. The application must be submitted within the defined period; no pre-application or letter of intent is required. The CT Hort team emphasizes the importance of meeting the deadline, as grants are only awarded during this window. Finally, this program is expected to recur annually based on the wording “two rounds of grants are awarded for a total of $5,000 each year.” Applicants who are not selected in the current cycle may consider applying again in a future round, and organizations can mark their calendars for upcoming annual opportunities tied to similar timelines.