Big Green Jumpstart

Big Green Jumpstart provides grants to schools to start or expand their edible garden programs, equipping schools with comprehensive garden kits and funding for garden-based education.

Award Structure:

• Comprehensive Learning Garden kit including raised bed (ADA-accessible, built to last decades)
• $2,000 cash grant per school
• Funding supports schools' garden programming and hands-on garden education

Geographic Scope: United States (examples include Savannah, Georgia; active nationwide)

Focus Areas:

• School garden programs
• Student engagement in food growing
• Garden-based education
• Outdoor classroom development

Key Details:

• Big Green Learning Garden beds are ADA-accessible and designed for outdoor classroom settings
• Cash grants support immediate garden programming needs
• Fosters deeper student connection to growing food
• Selected schools receive comprehensive support and resources

Recent Activity:

• Savannah partnership (2023): 20 schools selected in Savannah Chatham County Public School System
• Collaboration with local partners (e.g., Loop It Up Savannah)
• Round two grants announced for Savannah schools