The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening Announce the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grantees

Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) foundation and KidsGardening named 120 community organizations as 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots grantees on May 5, 2026.

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Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) foundation and KidsGardening named 120 community organizations as 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots grantees on May 5, 2026. Grants support youth gardens and outdoor play spaces across 37 states and U.S. territories.

Financial awards were distributed in early spring 2026 and are expected to connect more than 23,576 youth with garden-based learning during the growing season.

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This announcement highlights SMG’s community engagement via the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant, s...

Analysis

This announcement highlights SMG’s community engagement via the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant, supporting 120 organizations and an expected 23,576 youth across 37 states and U.S. territories. Set against recent updates on guidance, margin recovery, and the Hawthorne divestiture, it reinforces the company’s brand and social footprint rather than changing its financial trajectory. Investors monitoring fundamentals may focus on execution versus fiscal 2026 targets and any subsequent earnings or regulatory disclosures.

Key Figures

Community organizations: 120 organizations Youth reached: 23,576 youth Geographic coverage: 37 states plus U.S. territories +4 more

Community organizations

120 organizations

2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant recipients

Youth reached

23,576 youth

Anticipated participants in garden-based learning

Geographic coverage

37 states plus U.S. territories

Location of 2026 grant recipients

Current price

$59.39

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$52.00–$72.35

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Market cap

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 29

5 events

1. Apr 29

   Q2 earnings results

   24h Move

   -4.5%

   Reported higher Q2 sales, wider margins, stronger EPS and reaffirmed 2026 guidance.

2. Apr 22

   Earnings timing

   24h Move

   +0.9%

   Announced date and webcast details for upcoming Q2 2026 financial results release.

3. Apr 20

   Dividend declaration

   24h Move

   -3.2%

   Declared a $0.66 per share quarterly cash dividend with specified record and pay dates.

4. Apr 09

   Business divestiture

   24h Move

   -2.0%

   Completed sale of Hawthorne subsidiary to Vireo Growth and reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance.

5. Apr 02

   Guidance reaffirmed

   24h Move

   +4.7%

   Reaffirmed 2026 guidance, highlighted high domestic sourcing and planned share repurchases.

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To promote active engagement with green spaces during childhood, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening have named 120 community organizations as recipients of the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant. This annual initiative provides funding to support local programs to establish or expand youth-focused gardens and outdoor play spaces.

Spring through fall, these grants empower organizations to transform green spaces into hands-on classrooms. This year’s recipients were selected based on educational impact, participant reach, socioeconomic need and the long-term sustainability of the programs.

“Our vision centers on getting more young people into the garden, and so we're excited to announce the winners of the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant,” says KidsGardening Executive Director Em Shipman. “By investing in these incredible programs, we’re building more than gardens together. We’re also cultivating community resilience and providing thousands of kids with the life-changing opportunity to connect with nature firsthand.”

The 2026 recipients represent 37 states across the country and U.S. territories and anticipates connecting more than 23,576 youth with garden-based learning opportunities. Financial awards were distributed in early spring 2026, allowing programs to break ground in time for the growing season.

“At the heart of our mission are the people turning green spaces into meaningful community experiences,” said Brian Herrington, president of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation. “This year’s grantees will do powerful and inspiring work to bring children into the world of gardening while creating edible gardens in the neighborhoods they call home.”

For a comprehensive list of this year's recipients and to learn more about the initiative, please visit the GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant Winners page.

About The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation

The mission of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is to inspire, connect and cultivate a community of purpose. The Foundation is deeply rooted in helping create healthier communities, empower the next generation and preserve our planet. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that funds non-profit entities that support its core initiatives in the form of grants, endowments and multi-year capital gifts. For more information, visit www.scottsmiraclegrofoundation.org.

About KidsGardening
KidsGardening is a national nonprofit organization creating opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through gardening. They provide grants and original educational materials to more than 2.7 million kids across the country. For more information and to support their work, visit www.kidsgardening.org.

For media inquiries: Katherine Dickens, Director, Corporate Responsibility & Impact
katherine.dickens@scotts.com 

Beth Saunders, KidsGardening Marketing and Communications Director
beths@kidsgardening.org

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What did Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) announce on May 5, 2026 about GroMoreGood grants?

They named 120 community organizations as 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots grantees. According to the company, grants were distributed in early spring 2026 to fund youth gardens and outdoor play spaces across 37 states and U.S. territories.

How many children will the SMG 2026 GroMoreGood grants reach and when will programs start?

The grants are expected to connect more than 23,576 youth with garden-based learning. According to the company, awards were issued in early spring 2026 so programs can begin during the 2026 growing season.

Which organizations were eligible for the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant from SMG?

Eligible recipients focused on youth-focused gardens and outdoor play spaces with educational impact. According to the company, selection prioritized educational outcomes, participant reach, socioeconomic need, and program sustainability.

Where can investors view the full list of 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant winners from SMG?

The complete recipient list is available on the GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant Winners page. According to the company, that page provides details on all 120 grantees and project descriptions for 2026.

How does the SMG foundation describe the purpose of the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots grants?

The purpose is to get more young people into gardens and build community resilience through hands-on learning. According to the company, grants fund edible gardens and outdoor classrooms that offer life-changing nature connections for children.