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 at either a:
Watch our past 2020 Webinar found here 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.
February 15, 2021
March 31, 2021
August 2, 2021
September 2021
All 2020 Garden Grant packages that were deferred due to school closure or other circumstances related to COVID-19 will be sent in the coming weeks.
We look forward to our 2021 Garden Grant application window which will open Spring 2021!
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