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
$3,000
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 $3,000 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden located at either a:
To be eligible to apply for this grant, the school or organization must meet the below criteria:
February 14, 2022
March 11, 2022
August 2022
September 2022
You can find a copy of the grant application for your preparation purposes here. All final applications MUST be submitted online. Please note minor changes to the application are made each year.
Check out our Garden Grant FAQs for basic information about the program and how to apply.
Emails us at grants@wholekidsfoundation.org with any additional questions.
The Garden Grant is now closed. All notifications, regardless of decision, have been made. Our next Garden Grant window will open in early 2023!
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