Bee Grant Program

Overview

_NOTE:_

* _Traditional Bee Grant and Renewal Bee Grant have different deadlines. See the_ website _for details._
* _The application is conducted online as a two-step process. Part I applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received and must be submitted no later_ _than the pre-proposal deadline above. If selected to move on to the Main Application, Part II is due on the full proposal deadline._

Traditional Bee Grant

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.

About the Program

A choice of a monetary or equipment grant intended to support schools in bringing live bees to their campus or grow their already existing educational hive program.

Grant Options

Monetary Grant: $1,500 monetary grant

Equipment Grant: Indoor Observation Hive

RENEWAL BEE GRANT

The Renewal Bee Grant allows for K-12 schools or non-profit organizations that have previously received a Bee Grant to receive support to grow their programs.

About the Program

A $500 monetary grant intended to boost or support existing educational bee programs. Applicant must have received a Traditional Bee Grant from Whole Kids Foundation in 2019 or earlier to be eligible. Live bees are not required to apply for this grant.

Also included with grant award:

One-on-one Program Consultation with The Bee Cause Project for program development, technical support, and beekeeper guidance (if applicable).

Educator Resource Pack to provide the strategies and tools needed to grow a strong Bee Program. This includes core compliant lessons, activities, distance learning experiences, Bee Program budgeting and planning tools, community engagement opportunities, and more.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Applicant must be a public school, non-profit private school, or non-profit children’s programming organization that works with students in the grade range kindergarten through 12th grade.  
* Applicant must have not received a Traditional Bee Grant before. If they have, please review the eligibility for a Renewal Bee Grant.
* The grant award must be used to support bee education for students. 
* The principal or executive director must be aware and supportive of the bee program.
* A knowledgeable beekeeper (or appropriate bee educator) must commit to help support and maintain the beehive as the “Bee Mentor.” 
* There must be an individual at the school or organization who is the designated “Bee Advocate”.