The Bee Grant program allows for schools and non-profit organizations to receive support for educational bee hives, so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system.
Type
Monetary Grant or Equipment Grant
Eligibility
K-12 Schools or Non-Profit Organizations in the U.S./Canada
Grant Value
$2,000
The Bee Grant program allows for a K–12 school or non-profit organization to receive support for an educational bee hive.
All equipment grants include a small monetary grant of $300 to cover the first year of expenses. Grant recipients also receive remote consultation and assistance with Beekeeper partnership from The Bee Cause Project.
For more information on each grant option, please read the Program Overview and Support Guide on The Bee Cause Project’s Resources page.
Attend our webinars for more information about the application process and the best practices on getting your bees approved. Our 2018 Webinars can be found here and here.
For any general questions regarding the Honey bee hive grant process or if you need support in the bee approval process email The Bee Cause Project. Email us with any technical questions or issues regarding your online application.
September 1, 2019
October 15, 2019 at 6pm EST/5pm CST
October 31, 2019 at 6pm EST/5pm CST
December 7, 2019
No later than end of January 2020
We are looking forward to receiving applications for our 2020 Bee Grant program! The application will open on September 1, 2019.
All notifications, regardless of status, will be sent by December 7, 2019. Grant packages will be mailed in the following months.
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This educator's guide by The Bee Cause Project promotes the endless opportunities for critical thinking and STE(A)M skills.
Developed in partnership with The Bee Cause Project, this handbook is for teachers and new hive owners to get to know the Observation Hive.
Choose which grant type is best for you!
Find a recipient near you to learn from their Bee successes!
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Find even more honey bee education resources about starting and maintaining a honey bee hive.
This grant allows for a K–12 school or non-profit organization to turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food.
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