School garden grants make all the difference in the start up, maintenance and enjoyment of a school garden. Grants and funds from sponsors are often necessary to run outdoor classroom and garden programs. And with school budgets so tight, it is all but impossible to get extra money for the supplies needed to run an effective school garden program. Information below is subject to change. I try to update this post at least twice per year. Give yourself plenty of time to write and edit your application. A clear and well considered plan will make your application more desirable to reviewers.
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BC School Garden Grant Information is current as of June 12, 2021
Tree Canada: Greening Canada’s School Grounds
Available to: public & independent schools
Grant value: $3,500
Grant window: closes November 30, 2021
Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots
Available to: Youth led initiatives that address sustainable food systems, indigenous perspectives, or climate change
Grant value: up to $1000
Grant window: applications due December 11, 2021
BC Hydro Grants
Available to: schools with a CRA charitable number and a project focus that aligns with their 3 priorities: workforce of tomorrow, safety and smart energy ideas
Grant Window: February 1- March 31, 2022
Grant Value: Grassroots grants $2000 Broad Impact Grants $10,000
TD Friends of the Environment School Garden Grants
Available to: educational institutions and charitable organizations
Grant window: Two grant cycles- applications due July 15, 2022 and January 15, 2022
Grant Value: $2000-$8000
Whole Kids Foundation Bee Grants
Available to: The Traditional Bee Grant allows for K-12 schools or non-profit organizations that serve any grades K-12 to start a new or enhance an existing bee program hosting live bees on their campus.
Grant window: Opens for application in September of 2021
Grant value: A choice of a monetary ($1500) or equipment grant intended to support schools in bringing live bees to their campus or grow their already existing educational hive program.
Honda Foundation
Available to: public schools
Grant window: ongoing
Grant value: up to $50,000
Canadian Tire Sponsorships
Available to: Non-profit organizations
Grant Window: Ongoing
Grant Value: Contact your local store for details
President’s Choice School Nutrition Grants
Available to: school based student nutrition programs operating a breakfast and/ or lunch program
Grant Window: April 1- September 30, 2021
Grant Value: up to $10,000 to purchase food and consumable supplies for daily school food programs
Canada Post Community Foundation Grant
Available to: public & independent schools
Grant window opens: May, 2021
Grant value: projects can be funded up to $25,000
Bulbs For Kids
Available to: schools until all packages are claimed
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Previous Grants not available at this time. Check back soon as grant windows can open unexpectedly.
Whole Foods Foundation Canadian Farm to School Grant
Available to: public schools & non-profit organizations
Grant Window closed: January 1, 2021
Grant value: up to $10,000
Go Grants
Available to: public school & independent school classrooms or schools
Grant Window: Two deadlines September 1, 2021 or February 1, 2021
Grant value: $600- $3500
BC Dairy Association Mini Grants
Available to: K-12 teachers who have taken one of their approved workshops
Grant window: January 1- February 2, 2021
Grant value: $150
WWF Go Wild Grants
Available to: schools across Canada looking to protect and restore nature their school-yards
Grant window: September 15- November 16, 2020
Grant value: $500
Farm To School BC
Available to: K-12 schools in BC, ongoing
Grant value: $1000- $3000
Grant application workshops available! December 10 & 17th. Enrol here.
Grant window closed: January 10, 2021
Community Spaces Funding
Available to: Registered charities & non-profit organizations in western Canada for recreation, environmental conservation or urban agriculture projects that can be publicly accessed
Grant window: February 1- March 2, 2020
Grant value: $25,000- $150,000
Learning For A Sustainable Future
Available to: pubic and private schools
Grant Window closed: November 15, 2019
Grant Value: $400
Rick Hansen Foundation
Available to: schools wanting to improve the accessibility of their parks and playgrounds
Grant Window: Round One: May 31, 2018 Round Two: November 30, 2018 Round Three: May 31, 2019
Grant Value: Up to $20,000
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