FOUNDATION

The Whole Kids Foundation
School Garden Grant (U.S. & Canada)

Deadline: October 31, 2015

Eligibility: Must be a nonprofit K-12 school (public, private, or charter) and/or a 501(c)(3) organization that is developing or currently maintaining a garden project on school grounds to interest children in fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, the applicant must have the support of a specific partner organization from the community (e.g., a nonprofit, farm, local business, Whole Foods store, or garden club) that brings added support and sustainability to the initiative. The applicant, if a nonprofit, may be the community partner for this grant. All must be within the United States or Canada.

Funding Available: Grants of $2,000 will be provided for projects lasting a year.

Description: The Whole Kids Foundation, in partnership with FoodCorps is accepting applications for its School Garden Grant Program. The annual program is designed to support school garden projects designed to help students learn about complex topics such as nutrition and health, sustainability and conservation, food systems, and community awareness. Projects may be at any stage of development (planning, construction, or operation). Priority will be given to both limited-resource communities and to projects that demonstrate strong buy-in from stakeholders, as well as the financial sustainability of the project.

Contact Information: gardens@wholekidsfoundation.org ; website: https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/schools/programs/school-garden-grant-program