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, a non-profit organization or a tribal entity that serves children in the K-12 age range, or a government entity
Engage at least 10 children on a regular basis
Be growing edible plants in your garden
Eligible to re-apply for a second grant if your previous funds were received in 2022 or earlier. Completion of Progress Report on previous grant required to apply again.
Be located in the United States (including US controlled territories) or Canada
United States & Territories
At Whole Kids, 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:
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
Check back in February 2025.