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.
Have I missed an existing school garden grant? Please contact me to let us know about new grants!
BC School Garden Grant Information is current as of September 1, 2019
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 3- March 31, 2020
Grant Value: $2000
Go Grants
Available to: public schools & independent schools
Grant Window: Two deadlines September 1, 2019 or February 1, 2020
Grant value: $600- $3500
Whole Foods Foundation
Available to: public schools & non-profit organizations
Grant Window closes October 15, 2019
Grant value: $2000 (US dollars!)
Farm To Cafeteria Canada Grants
Available to: Canadian preschools and schools. Register online and use assigned hashtags on social media
Grant Window: opens January 2020
Grant Value: Up to $10,000
Learning For A Sustainable Future
Available to: pubic and private schools
Grant Window: November 15, 2019
Grant Value: $400
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: grant opens in Sprig 2020
Grant Value: unknown
Healthy Schools BC
Available to: public & independent schools
Grant window: October 15, 2019
Grant value: Up to $5000
Previous Grants not available at this time. Check back soon!
Farm To School BC
Available to: K-12 schools in BC
Grant value:$1000- $3500
TD Friends of the Environment School Garden Grants
Available to: educational institutions and charitable organizations
Grant Value: $2000-$8000
Tree Canada: Greening Canada’s School Grounds
Available to: public & independent schools
Grant value: $3,500
Canada Post Community Foundation Grant
Available to: public & independent schools
Grant value: $5000
Community Spaces Funding
Available to: Registered charities & non-profit organizations in western Canada
Grant value: $25,000- $150,000
Think and Eat Green At School
Available to: VSB schools only
Grant Value: $1500
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
Evergreen School Garden Grants
Available to: public schools
Grant Window: Grants not currently being offered
Learn More:
Come join me on Pinterest for new ideas and inspiration for all your outdoor classroom and school garden learning:
Leave a Reply