Community Native Plant Grant
In 2026, the VNPS Shenandoah Chapter will award a total of $1,000 to one or more well-defined projects located within the Virginia counties of Augusta, Highland, Page, Rockingham, or Shenandoah that address the VNPS Mission and Goals.
Grants will be awarded to projects that incorporate one or more of the following themes:
- Conserving native plant communities in their natural habitats through conservation and land stewardship practices.
- Educating the public about the value of native plants and how to encourage them.
- Establishing gardens, preserves, or parks that incorporate native plants.
- Projects that incorporate public education or consistent, current and long-term public access will be given priority.
For application requirements and to apply, download the application below.
Grant proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM on June 8th, 2026.
Please direct any questions about the application process or grant guidelines to Anna Maria Johnson, Chapter President, at shenandoahchapter@gmail.com.