Healthy Plants Foundation Garden Grant Program

Healthy Plants Foundation Garden Grant Program is sponsored by Healthy Plants Foundation. Awards grants to K–12 schools across California, funding the creation and growth of living classrooms.

Garden Grant Program Application - Healthy Plants Foundation Garden Grant Program Application Frequently Asked Questions IMPORTANT NOTICE: Teacher Applicant Requirement This application must be submitted directly by the teacher who is responsible for maintaining the school garden.

By completing and submitting this application, the teacher confirms that: They are the primary teacher of record responsible for the day-to-day oversight, instruction, and upkeep of the school garden. They have the knowledge and authority to accurately represent the school’s garden program in all sections of this application.

Upon award notification, the grant check will be issued directly to the applicant teacher on behalf of the school’s garden program. Teachers are welcome to collaborate with third-party members — including parents, volunteers, administrators, or outside organizations — when gathering information or preparing their application. However, the application must be completed and submitted by the teacher directly.

Applications submitted by a third party on behalf of a teacher will not be accepted and will be disqualified without review. By proceeding with this application, the submitting teacher acknowledges and agrees to all terms stated above. " * " indicates required fields Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

This field is hidden when viewing the form Next Steps: Install the User Registration Add-On This form requires the Gravity Forms User Registration Add-On. Important: Delete this tip before you publish the form. State / Province / Region Title of School Garden Project * Number of students involved * Number of teachers/staff/parents involved * Is this program already in place?

* If yes, how many years? * Have you received funding from CFF in the past? * Application should include (maximum of 10 pages): * Applications must be submitted as a single, combined PDF document, with a maximum total length of ten (10) pages.

To be considered complete, the application must include a minimum of one (1) page dedicated to each of the required sections listed below, with all supporting information, visuals, and supplementary materials incorporated within that ten-page limit. Incomplete applications, those exceeding the page maximum, or submissions that omit required sections will not be accepted and may be disqualified without review.

All content should be clearly organized, legible, and presented in a professional format. Applicants are encouraged to use the full page allowance to provide thorough, detailed responses that best represent their school garden program and demonstrate alignment with the grant criteria.

Provide a comprehensive introduction of your school, program, describe the purpose of the garden, identify who will manage the project, and explain why funding support is needed. CONNECTION BETWEEN GARDEN, CLASSROOM & ACADEMIC STANDARDS – Provide a comprehensive description of connections between the garden, classroom, and academic standards.

Explain how the garden will be used for learning, what subjects will be integrated, and how it connects with curriculum expectations. Provide a comprehensive description on how you plan to teach about plant growth and plant health. Describe what concepts will be covered, what hands-on activities students will participate in, and how learning outcomes will be supported.

From students, principal, volunteers, and community members. ITEMIZED FUND BREAKDOWN – Breakdown of how funds will be used. Include each item requested, quantities, costs, and a total amount.

Provide photos of the existing or progress garden. If it’s a new garden, provide a diagram of the garden setup and a photograph of where the garden will be located. Provide a comprehensive explanation of who will care for the garden, how it will be sustained year-to-year, and how it will continue to be used for student learning over time.