Funding Resources

Top Funding Resources for Your School Gardening Projects


 

Burpee Home Gardens 'I Can Grow' Youth Garden Award Program

http://www.burpeehomegardens.com/ICanGrow/_YouthGardenAward.aspx
Up to 500 vegetable and herb plants, On-site assistance for initial garden layout and installation, Installation day event publicity coordination, Five gallons of Daniels® Plant Food (a sustainable fertilizer), Flip® video camera to document garden progress
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Dec 3

 

Captain Planet Foundation

http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org
The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on, environmental projects for children and youths.
Amounts: Grants for gardens is usually $250 - $2,500
Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

 

Corporate Grants

http://www.grantsalert.com/grants.cfm?id=3&pg=0
School garden and nature area projects often qualify under environmental education, math, science, and healthy lifestyles catagories.
Various amounts and deadlines

 

Do Something Grant

http://www.dosomething.org/
Do Something awards $500 grants to change-makers and potential community leaders age 18 and under who identify problems in their communities and then create game plans to do something to change their world. Grants are awarded in three areas: community building, health, and the environment.
Amount: $500
Deadline: None! Apply now! You will be notified 2-3 months after submission.

 

EE-Link

http://eelink.net/pages/EE-Link+Introduction
Contains links to many websites, including sites on curriculum ideas, grant opportunities and environmental education publications.
Various amounts and deadlines

 

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

http://www.ftpf.org/resources.htm 
Recipients must be nonprofits, public schools, or government entities that own the planting site (or have long-term arrangements to remain at the planting site), are committed to caring for the trees in perpetuity, have a source of irrigation nearby, and can help coordinate local volunteers to join us on the day of planting.
Various amounts and deadlines

 

GreenWorks! Grants (through Project Learning Tree)

http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html
Do you have an idea for an exciting service-learning or community action?
GreenWorks! offers educators the opportunity to apply for grants ranging from $250 to $5000 to implement community action and service-learning projects that address an environmental issue and involve students from pre-school to high school in hands-on community action.
Amount: $250 to $5000
Deadline: Fall - Applications due October 31, Spring - Applications due April 30

 

Home Depot Foundation Grants

http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/grants.html
The Home Depot Foundation administers millions of dollars in grants each year to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with the Foundation's interests in supporting the production and preservation of affordable, efficient and healthy housing.

http://corporate.homedepot.com/wps/portal/Corporate_Contributions
For nonprofit organizations seeking small donations supporting community projects.  See your local Home Depot Store manager or Team Depot captain for details.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15, September 15

 

Jr. Master Gardener Grant Page

http://www.jmgkids.us/index.cfm?did=2631&sectionID=2015
Various amounts and deadlines

 

KaBoom

http://kaboom.org/
A joint project of Home depot and other organizations, KaBoom offers funding for playground improvements.
Various amounts and deadlines

 

Lowe's Foundation

http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/in-the-community/in-the-community.aspx
Lowe’s offers funding for a variety of school projects.
Various amounts and deadlines

 

National Gardening Association

http://www.kidsgardening.com and http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/3988/garden
Most applicable grant and award opportunities appear here for Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered,outdoor garden programs. Check often! Start with the annual Youth Garden Grant (Application due in November.)
Various amounts and deadlines

 

National Garden Bureau "Matching Funds" GrowLab® Program

http://www.ngb.org/youth_resources/grow_lab/index.cfm
GrowLab® units are designed and constructed for self-contained, tabletop seed-starting and growing seedlings. The company sponsor agrees to contribute funds and to provide a company representative to serve as an advisor to the classroom. An advisor donates an hour or so each year to provide help, information or replenishment materials to the "adopted" classroom.
Deadline: Spring

 

National Wildlife Federation

http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats
Offers $250 grants to assist with the development, maintenance, and continued educational use of habitat-based learning sites on school grounds. Recipients commit to certifying their projects as official Schoolyard Habitat sites within one year of receiving their award.

 

Also: Contact local businesses and corporations for funding opportunities. Employers of school parents may provider in-kind or volunteer assistance. Redeemer Lutheran School in Austin has received support from Dell, IBM, and Best Buy. Also check Toyota, Toshiba and Intel awards for science education.