Garden enhancement micro-grant

The garden enhancement micro-grant is supported by a fund established with money from the City of Madison’s general budget and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This fund is maintained by individual donors, gardens’ contributions of a portion of their plot fee income, and proceeds from our annual Gardens Network Summit.

The fund is overseen by Rooted WI, Inc, which sets financial goals, reviews applications, and approves awards.

Garden Enhancement Grant 2024

The deadline for applying for a 2024 Garden Enhancement Microgrant is May 1st at 11:59 PM. 

2024 Garden Enhancement Grant Program Guidelines

2024 Garden Enhancement Grant Application

Please don’t hesitate to Contact Us is you have any questions!

Previous Grantees

2023
  • Brittingham: Soil for beds and signage
  • Black Hawk: Mulch and fruit trees
  • Sherman Terrace: composting barrells
  • Vera Court: tiller repair and water expenses
  • Kennedy Heights: Fencing around raised beds and compost pile
  • Moorland: Compost
2022
  • Southdale: New gates for community garden entrances
  • Meadowood Park: Painting of exterior garden fence
  • Wisconsin Heights: Weeding supplies, hose storage stand racks
  • McFarland Sunshine Farm: Portapotty and plot tillage
  • Sheboygan: Replace garden bulletin board
2021
  • Fraust Park: Fencing for garden expansion and deer protection
  • McCormick: Garden Kiosk
  • Marlborough: Wheelbarrow shelter and rain catchment system
2020
  • Bridge-Lakepoint-Waunona: Accessible paths
  • East Main: Border fence
  • Leopold Park: Material for beds
  • Moorland: Native bird houses
  • Triangle: Tools, storage shed, and bulletin board
2019
  • Bridge-Lakepoint-Waunona: Raised beds
  • Leopold Park: Garden shed
  • Sheboygan:  Garden benches
  • Quann:  Cover cropping, composting, and other drainage strategies
  • Moorland: Garden sign and shed repair
2018
  • Centro Hispano: paint and wood for benches and garden signs
  • Pheasant Hill Community Gardens: compost bin replacement system
  • Reynolds: hydrant inlet valve
  • Smith’s Crossing Garden: construction of a new shed
  • Eastmorland Community Garden: bench project
  • Hammersley Park Community Garden: Jobsite box, lock set, and keys
2017
  • Allis Heritage Community Garden: gardener outreach and education
  • McCormick Community Garden: water system upgrade
  • Prairie Hills Community Garden: pollinator project – bat house and plants
  • Truax Community Garden: accessible gardening – raised bed and pathway
2016
  • Bridge-LakePoint-Waunona Community Garden: bulletin board and garden sign
  • Hammersley Community Garden: garden banner and tools
  • Moorland Gardens
  • Troy Community Garden: accessible garden path