Kids who grow veggies, eat veggies, so school gardens can make a big difference. Through our Garden Grant program, schools and non-profit organizations turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity and support classroom curriculum.
Type
Monetary Grant
Eligibility
K–12 Schools or Non-Profit Organizations in U.S./Canada
Grant Value
$2,000
At Whole Kids Foundation, we know that the more kids know and feel connected to their food, the more curious they become about how things grow or taste, and the more willing they are to try new foods. This is why we believe in edible garden learning spaces!
Our Garden Grant program provides a $2,000 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden at either a:
Attend a Garden Grant Application Process Webinar for more information about the garden grant program and application process.
You can view and download a copy of the application for your preparation purposes by clicking here, but final applications must be submitted online.
Email us at grants@wholekidsfoundation.org with any other questions.
September 1, 2019
October 15, 2019 at 6pm EST/5pm CST
November 2019 - February 2020
February 14, 2020
We were thrilled to receive so many qualified applications for our 2020 Garden Grant program! The application is now closed and we look forward to reviewing all applications. Get a copy of your application here.
All notifications, regardless of status, will be sent by February 14, 2020. Grant check packages will be mailed in the following months.
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We are now accepting applications from previous recipients!
If your garden has received a Garden Grant in the past, you are now eligible to apply for another Garden Grant.
To be eligible to re-apply for another Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant, the applying school or organization must meet the following criteria:
Please note that selection preference will be given to applicants receiving a grant for the first time. A smaller number will be allocated for returning recipients.
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