The Whole Foods Market Foundation – Garden Grant Program funds K–12 school gardens to promote nutrition and science-based garden learning, as supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Funder: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 per grant; one-time award; supports new or existing K–12 school gardens in the US or Canada.
Summary: Supports K–12 schools in the US and Canada with grants for edible educational gardens to promote children's nutrition and garden-based learning.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; application cycle and details may change—check the program page for updates.
This program provides $3,500 grants to K–12 schools in the United States and Canada for the creation or expansion of edible educational gardens. The goal is to foster children’s nutrition, hands-on learning, and environmental awareness by integrating garden-based education into school curricula. The grant is intended to support both new and existing school gardens, encouraging healthy eating habits and experiential learning among students.