The Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) is excited to partner with 10 Suffolk County community groups to create beautiful, native pollinator gardens!

Each selected group will receive Long Island ecotypic plants, helpful materials, and educational signage to build a 200 sq. ft. public garden that benefits local pollinators.

Applications are due by July 31, 2025.

LINPI will contact grant winners by the end of August. Groups should prep their garden sites, pick up their plants at LINPI’s Brentwood location on the Sisters of St. Joseph campus. and plant gardens by the end of November, 2025.

In order to be considered for this garden grant, LINPI requires that your organization agree to the following:

• Grantees will site gardens near access to a water spigot to ensure ample watering during the garden’s first year.

• Grantees will commit to at least 3 years of maintenance, including weeding and watering, until plants are established.

• Grantees will place garden signs (provided by LINPI) in the garden and keep them visible to the public.

• Grantees will provide LINPI with photos of the planted gardens and arrange a site visit for LINPI staff in the fall.

• Gardens will be located in Suffolk County.

To apply for this Public Pollinator Garden Grant, please submit your completed application by July 31, 2025.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].