How much funding does Learning Landscapes provide?

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When is the deadline for Learning Landscapes?

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How often is Learning Landscapes offered?

Learning Landscapes runs on an annual cycle.

Learning Landscapes

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Schools

Other requirements

Community centers
Clubs and youth organizations
Child care centers
Teachers

Overview

Geographic Scope: Southwest Virginia (Bristol, Buchanan County, Washington areas)

Teaching children how to create, plant, tend, nurture, cultivate, and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables in gardens at schools, community centers, or clubs.

Program Components

Garden creation and development at educational institutions
Hands-on learning experiences for children
Video series: "Almost Everything You Need to Know About..." agricultural topics
Free marigold kits to get started with gardening
Resources for parents, teachers, and community organizations

Focus Areas

Agricultural education for children
Garden creation and maintenance
Environmental stewardship
Healthy eating habits
STEM education through gardening
Farm-to-school programming

Benefits of Program

Engages all five senses
Encourages healthy eating
Introduces STEM concepts
Teaches organizational skills
Develops environmental stewardship
Builds teamwork and community
Teaches children where food comes from

Active Learning Landscapes Sites

Bristol Sites:

Boys and Girls Club of the Mountain Empire
Bristol YWCA
TechGYRLS
Washington Lee Elementary School
Haynesfield Elementary School
Virginia Middle School
Highland View Elementary School
Emmett Elementary School
Girl's Inc.

Buchanan County Sites:

Riverview Elementary/Middle School
Twin Valley Elementary/Middle School
Council Elementary/Middle School
Hurley Elementary/Middle School

Eligibility

Schools
Community centers
Clubs and youth organizations
Child care centers
Teachers
Parents/families

Contact Information

ASD Main Campus:

Address: 17444 Singingwood Lane, Bristol, VA 24202
Phone: 276-623-1121

Farm to School Team: Contact ASD for information about joining the Regional Farm to School Team

What Appalachian Sustainable Development actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 15
Total given: $1.18M
Median grant: $31K
Range: $6,151–$284K

By dollars: Ohio 36%, Vermont 9%, Virginia 5%. Top recipient cities: Johnson City, TN; Athens, OH; The Plains, OH.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.