Below, you'll find a list of resources designed to assist schools in navigating the process of funding their school gardens.
CURRENT FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
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2024 SeedMoney Challenge
Whether you're associated with a community garden, youth garden, food bank garden, or community farm, the SeedMoney Challenge can help your project raise the funds it needs to flourish. Participating projects receive 100% (i.e., 0% fees) of what they raise whether they reach their funding target or not. On top of the funds they raise, projects compete for 432 grants ranging from $100 to $1000. The more a project raises, the larger the grant it qualifies to receive. Application Deadline: November 12th, 2024 |
School Garden Grant PROGRAMS
- Kids Gardening offers grants to schools across the US to help them start or grow their school gardens. These grants cover costs like tools, materials, and educational resources. By supporting hands-on learning and environmental awareness, Kids Gardening aims to create engaging outdoor spaces where students can learn and connect with nature. The grants also provide resources and guidance to help schools effectively integrate gardening into their curriculum. Check the grant page on their website for current funding opportunities - https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/
- The Whole Kids Foundation helps schools in the US start or expand their gardens. They provide money for supplies, like tools and plants, and offer support to help schools teach students about gardening. The program aims to encourage healthy habits and connect kids with nature through hands-on experiences in the garden.
Check the grant page on their website for current funding opportunities - www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/school-gardens-grant/ - The California Fertilizer Foundation Spring Grant Program offers funding to K-12 schools in California for their garden projects. Schools can apply in the spring to receive money for supplies like gardening tools and plants. The goal is to help schools create engaging outdoor learning spaces that teach students about gardening, healthy eating, and environmental responsibility.
2024 deadline- March 30th. - Chef Ann Foundation Get Schools Cooking Grants
- Annie’s Grants for Gardens
- Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation
- Check with your local Rotary Clubs
Fundraisers
- Back to the Roots - They run a program called Grow One, Give One and for every kit sold, they donate a kit to a teacher. Also, they offer discounted rates to teachers. They're cool, check them out!
- Botanical Interests Fundraising - Sell seeds to raise funds for your school. Over 500 varieties are available to sell with no order forms, no catalogues, never handle the product and receive 40% of the selling price.
- Flower Power Fundraising with Flower Bulbs - Sell bulbs and keep 50% of sales
- Renee's Garden Seeds Fundraiser - Sign up for Renee's School and Nonprofit Program and 25% of every order will be donated to your program.