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 supports edible educational gardens located at a school or non-profit organization. See below to learn more.
Created in partnership with FoodCorps, the Garden Grant program provides a $2,000 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible garden at either a:
Attend a Garden Grant Application Process Webinar for more information about the garden grant program and application process. Watch our past 2018 Webinar found here.
Email us with any other questions.
September 1, 2018
October 15, 2018 at 6pm EST/5pm CST
November 2018 - February 2019
February 15, 2019
We were thrilled to receive so many qualified applications for our 2019 Garden Grant program! The application is now closed and we look forward to reviewing all applications.
All notifications, regardless of status, will be sent by February 15, 2019. Grant packages will be mailed in the following months.
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