Garden Grant Program

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

About the Program

  • K–12 School
  • Non-profit organization (501(c)(3) in the US/Registered Charity in Canada) that serves children in the K-12 grade range

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this grant, the school or organization must meet the below criteria:

  • Be a charter or public school including tribally controlled and Bureau of Indian Education schools, non-profit private school, or a non-profit organization or tribal entity that serves children in the K-12 age range
  • Engage at least 10 children on a regular basis
  • Be growing edible plants in your garden
  • For previous Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant recipients:
    • Eligible to re-apply if you received your previous grant funds in 2020 or earlier and have completed the required follow-up documentation

Application Opens

February 14, 2022

Application Closes

March 11, 2022

Notification of All Applicants

August 1, 2022

Packages Arrive

September 2022

2022 Webinars

You can learn more about the Garden Grant program by signing up for our informational webinars. Details and links to register are below. Webinar recordings will be made available after the webinar event.

  • Webinar 1: 2022 Garden Grant Application Process Webinar: Join us to hear more about the WKF Garden Grant Program, eligibility and application requirements! We will also share some how-to information about the online application portal.
    • Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 @ 12PM PST/2PM CST/3PM EST. Register here.
  • Webinar 2: 2022 Garden Grant Q&A Webinar: Join us for a live Q&A on our Garden Grant program! We will answer questions related to the program, any eligibility, grant, or application requirements, and more.
    • Monday, March 7th, 2022 @ 12PM PST/2PM CST/3PM EST. Register here.

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.

Questions?

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.

Program Update:

Our Garden Grant application window will open on Monday, February 14th, 2022! All Garden Grant applications must be submitted online.

Application link coming soon!

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