ActiveWhole Kids Foundation · 2026

Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program

Quick Facts

Agency: Whole Kids Foundation
Funding: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2026 (11 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: K-12 schools

About This Grant

Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program is sponsored by Whole Kids Foundation. Supports edible educational gardens at K-12 schools, potentially integrating literacy, SEL, or youth development through hands-on learning. School-focused.

Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:

Garden Grant — WFM Foundation Financials & Annual Reports Improving Children's Nutrition Expanding Healthy Food Access Alleviating Global Poverty Financials & Annual Reports Improving Children's Nutrition Expanding Healthy Food Access Alleviating Global Poverty Financials & Annual Reports Improving Children's Nutrition Expanding Healthy Food Access Alleviating Global Poverty Kids who grow veggies, eat veggies, so school gardens can make a big difference. 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

Official Opportunity Details

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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.

Eligibility Requirements

K-12 schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: K-12 schools Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program?

Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program?

The current target date is March 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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$3,000Deadline: Mar 11, 2026

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