The Federated Garden Clubs of New York, a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., seeks to unite garden clubs across New York into ten geographic districts. Through its elected and appointed officials, it aims to support its objectives. These include the promotion of gardening and related environmental and conservation efforts across the state.
The FGCNYS, Inc. Scholarship Program aims to offer financial aid to students pursuing higher education in fields related to horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology, forestry, conservation, agronomy, environmental studies, city planning, land management, wildlife services, and allied majors. This grant supports the broader goal of fostering education and careers in areas vital to understanding and preserving the natural world.