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This form will begin accepting responses on January 16th, 2026.

It will remain open through Feb 17th, 2026.
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Information on what to expect in the form below:

WHY HABITAT KITS?

One of the best ways to help declining pollinators and other wildlife is to restore safe habitat for them. We carefully select native and regionally appropriate plant material, and are thrilled to be able to provide plants to the community groups selected as Project Partners. The cost of the Habitat Kits is covered by The Xerces Society, as part of our work to help reduce barriers to native, perennial plant material that is crucial for beneficial insects and our beloved pollinators.

PRIORITY REGION:

In 2026, Priority areas are NYC, Philly and surrounding areas in NJ, NY, and PA.

ELIGIBILITY:

Kits are designed for "shovel-ready" projects. Many of the kits are designed for urban farms, community gardens, and other shared and educational spaces in cities. The remainder of the kits are appropriate for larger sites, and could include, but are not limited to, working lands, farms, restoration projects, tribal lands, public lands, parks, schools, and other educational sites. Kits are NOT for residential use / private homes.


PROJECT PARTNER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kits must be planted within two weeks of receiving the plants, and participants must complete a Planting Notification Form at this time. Project partners are responsible for watering, weeding, and protecting the habitats. Kits must be protected from pesticides. A complete Final Report Form is required in fall 2026.

PLANT SOURCE:

Pinelands Nursery & Supply, at 323 Island Road Columbus, NJ. We are thrilled to partner with Pinelands for the third year in a row to provide high quality native plants for the Habitat Kits. Pick-up day is festive and fun at the nursery, and we love to see all partners who can come for pickup. We ask that those who are able opt for pickup, which saves our limited grant funding to ship to those who are unable to drive down.

TIMING:

We hope kits will be ready by mid May, depending on nursery supply chain and production ability. Project partners should be prepared to be flexible through June in case of delays. Xerces staff will provide regular updates and will coordinate pick-up dates and times.

FORM DEADLINE & INFORMATION:

Please complete and submit this form by the end of day on Feb 17th, 2026. Please review the following resource before filling out this form:

Habitat Kit webpage and FAQ on our website: https://xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/habitat-kits/mid-atlantic .
Project proposals that detail comprehensive and clear steps in habitat preparation, plant establishment, and on-going management will receive a higher ranking in our evaluation process.
This project proposal form has 7 sections:
Contact Info
General Site Info
Kit Types and Descriptions
Specific Habitat Project Plan
Pesticide Protection
Outreach, Education, Community Science
Final Program Logistics

We estimate it will take approximately 30-45 mins to complete. Please contact us if you need assistance or accommodations to complete the form.

NOTIFICATION: We will carefully read, rank, select, and notify selected Project Partners in mid-March 2025.

QUESTIONS? Contact eastregion.pollinators@xerces.org.