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Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program is a program from the Whole Kids Foundation that provides $3,500 monetary grants to support new or existing edible educational gardens at K-12 schools in the United States and Canada. The program helps schools connect students with food and nature, sparking curiosity about how things grow and increasing willingness to try new foods.
Eligible applicants are charter, public, or nonprofit private schools, including tribally controlled and Bureau of Indian Education schools, that engage at least ten K-12 students regularly in garden programming and grow edible plants. Priority is given to schools serving under-resourced students. Recipients can only receive a total of two Garden Grants.
The 2026 application opened February 1 with a March 1 deadline.
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Through our Garden Grant program, schools turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity and support classroom curriculum. Eligibility : K–12 Schools in U.S./Canada 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 $3,500 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K–12 School in the U.S. or Canada. If grant applications are closed, don’t worry!
This grant reopens annually in late winter and disbursements are sent to grantees the following fall. We are grateful that Newman's Own Foundation is joining us for this year’s grant opportunity to support schools that are using their gardens to nourish and transform the lives of children facing adversity.
To be eligible to apply for this grant, the school must meet the below criteria: Garden must be located at a charter or public school including tribally controlled and Bureau of Indian Education schools or a non-profit private school Support organizations working with multiple school gardens should apply separately for each school site.
Engage at least 10 K-12 children regularly in garden programming We prioritize awarding applicants who serve a majority of students who are under-resourced. We trust applicants to make that decision for themselves and then give applicants an opportunity to explain or give context to how they do within the application —even if that’s just within the context of the garden grant program.
As such, your context could apply to the specific students you serve, low support of the garden, the nutrition landscape of your community (high rates of chronic disease / food desert), etc. Be growing edible plants in your garden Eligible to re-apply for a second grant if your previous funds were received in 2024 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 *Recipients can only receive a total of two Garden Grants. You can find a copy of the 2026 Garden Grant application here along with a new eligibility flowchart here . All final applications MUST be submitted online via SmartSimple but we share the application PDF as a way for you to prepare and get started!
Make sure to check out our SmartSimple tutorial video for a quick how-to for using the application software. February 1st, 2026: Application Opens March 1st, 2026: Application Closes August 1st, 2026: Notification of All Applicants September – November 2026: Grant Package Shipping E. M.
Stanton Elementary School | Philadelphia, PA Watch the recording of our Garden Grant Overview webinar for details on the process, the application, and our online grant portal. Attend the Q&A webinar for questions about applying. Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11AM (CST) This webinar will provide an overview of the Whole Kids Garden Grant.
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3PM (CST) This webinar will cover frequently asked questions about the Garden Grant, and then open up to audience questions. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5PM (CST) Learn how to integrate food education into your school garden activities. You’ll discover how to enhance your students’ learning by connecting garden lessons to everyday academic content.
Check out our Garden Grant FAQs for basic information about the program and how to apply. Or, email us at grants@wholekidsfoundation. org with additional questions.
*Due to the high number of grant inquiries we receive during the application window, please know we are working diligently to reply as quickly as possible but may take a bit longer to respond. Ensure you allow enough time to receive a response, continue work on your application, and submit on time! Old Rucker Farm | Alpharetta, GA The 2026 Garden Grant application is now accepting applications.
Larchmont Elementary | Garden Grant Recipient 2026 Garden Grant Application Frequently Asked Questions : Get all of your Garden Grant questions answered.
Garden Grant Eligibility Flowchart : Walk through our quick flowchart to check if you are eligible for the Garden Grant Garden Resources : Resources and tips to help you start and maintain a successful garden Curriculum : Explore these 35 lesson plans to connect your classrooms to the garden. Writing Tips : Use these tips as a resource to write your garden grant application.
Garden to Cafeteria Toolkit : Bring student-grown harvest into the lunchline with this step-by-step toolkit Improving Children’s Nutrition Expanding Healthy Food Access Alleviating Global Poverty Login to Manage Donations
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program is funded by Whole Kids Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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