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School Garden Grant Program is sponsored by California Fertilizer Foundation. The California Fertilizer Foundation's School Garden Grant Program awards grants to California schools to establish or enhance school garden programs. The program aims to increase understanding and awareness of agriculture and plant nutrition.
Priority is given to projects featuring edible plants and strong critical-thinking components. Grants are awarded twice a year.
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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): * Include all information in ONE PDF for submission. A completed and comprehensive application must include a minimum of one (1) page for each section listed below , with a maximum total length of ten (10) pages: Cover letter (Introduce your school/program, describe the purpose of the garden, identify who will manage the project, and explain why funding support is needed.)
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.) Information 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.) Letters of support including: (students, principal, volunteers, community members, etc.) Itemized breakdown of how funds will be used. (Include each item requested, quantities, costs, and a total amount.)
Photos/diagram of garden or if a new garden, a photograph of where the garden will be located. Long-term plans for your garden. (Explain who will care for it, how it will be sustained year-to-year, and how it will continue to be used for student learning over time.)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California schools that have resumed in-person learning for at least one semester. Nonprofits can apply in partnership with eligible schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,200. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for School Garden Grant Program are due January 15, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
School Garden Grant Program is funded by California Fertilizer Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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