Planting

La Florida, "Land of Flowers," Community Grants

In spring 2011, 15 projects were awarded $500 microgrants to purchase native wildflower plants or seeds. Projects include demonstration gardens, community beautification and roadside plantings. The application period for a second round of grants in now open. Up to 16 grants are available in counties that have passed a Wildflower Resolution. To apply for a grant, download the planning document, then click here to go to the application. Learn more about the Wildflower Resolution.

Viva Florida! Wildflower Demonstration Gardens

This new invitational grant program partners with Florida botanical gardens to establish wildflower demonstration gardens. Resulting gardens showcase the beauty and variety of Florida’s native wildflowers while demonstrating their use in conventional landscapes. The gardens must also relate the history and natural heritage of La Florida, “place of flowers.” Educational components may include classes, signage and educational materials. Grants of $3,000 were awarded in January to Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales; Leu Gardens, Orlando; the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden, Sanford; and the Pinellas County-UF/IFAS Extension native plant garden, Largo. Look for beautiful native wildflowers at these locations soon.

Seeds for Schools

This program provides Florida native ecotype wildflower seeds and classroom resources to schools statewide. The Foundation also contributes staff expertise. The grant application period is now open. To apply for a grant, download the planning document, then click here to go to the application.

County Learn-to-Plant Grants

Only counties that have passed a Wildflower Resolution are eligible for this program, which supplies a contractor to teach road maintenance staff to install and care for roadside wildflowers. Application is by invitation of the Florida Wildflower Foundation board. Interested counties should contact Executive Director Lisa Roberts at LRoberts@FlaWildflowers.org or 407-353-6164.