Green Our Planet - HydroConnect Grant

Green Our Planet - HydroConnect Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Green Our Planet
Last Updated: November 08, 2025

Summary

The Green Our Planet - HydroConnect Grant supports K-12 schools in implementing hydroponics programs, enhancing student engagement in STEM education. This initiative offers comprehensive resources, including lesson plans, virtual workshops, and a collaborative network of educators. By integrating hydroponics into classrooms, schools can foster interactive learning, community involvement, and improved teacher satisfaction. Eligible institutions include public, private, home, and charter schools, promoting access to innovative agricultural education.

Overview

School Hydroponics Program: Students in STEM Green Our Planet’s STEM School Hydroponics Program helps students stay engaged and perform better, especially in low-performing schools. Research shows that school gardens, including hydroponics for schools, make learning more interactive, build community, and boost teacher satisfaction. Explore our hydroponics program to see if it's the right fit for your school! Explore Hydroponics for Your School With HydroConnect HydroConnect provides a hands-on way for students to dive into STEM through hydroponics. With clear lesson plans, expert guidance, and a supportive community of teachers, it’s easy for any school to get a hydroponics program up and running. Whether you're looking to boost your science lessons or teach sustainable farming, HydroConnect has the resources you need to bring hydroponics into your classroom. Content: Our program offers K-12 STEM, health, and financial literacy curricula aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, plus lesson videos, 1 commercial hydroponics unit, 19 tabletop units, and more.Community: Connect with teachers nationwide through the Magic Garden Portal, sharing insights and experiences in teaching STEM with hydroponic labs.Coaching: Get access to virtual workshops and personalized 1:1 support from a Green Our Planet coach.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This grant opportunity is open to public, private, home and charter schools.If you are interested in the program, but your institution isn't listed, please reach out to Green Our Planet to see if you're eligible.