Since 2012, the Garden has proudly supported horticulture and botanical education throughout Idaho through the Lunaria Grant Program. Designed to fund projects that create lasting impact, the grant offers $300–$1,500 to eligible organizations that promote plant-based learning and community engagement.
Applications are open April through September and reviewed competitively. Funding is awarded based on several criteria:
- Potential for high community impact across the local, state, or national level
- Strength of collaboration with local organizations or groups
- Project support and feasibility, including a clear, cost-effective budget
- Overall quality of the submitted proposal
Recent recipients have launched demonstration gardens, installed plant signage, built grow tunnels, and supported youth gardening camps.
One standout example is the 4-H Giving Garden in Teton County. Supported by a 2024 Lunaria Grant, this youth-led initiative partnered with the Teton Valley Food Pantry to grow and donate fresh produce, install a frost-free irrigation system, and provide hands-on educational experiences in sustainable agriculture. Though water access delays impacted harvest totals this year, the groundwork has been laid for an even more fruitful season ahead.
Images of the Teton 4-H Giving Garden capture the spirit of community collaboration, resilience, and growth that the Lunaria Grant Program helps nurture across Idaho.
Let’s grow something great together.
