OC-CNPS: The Acorn Grant

OC-CNPS: The Acorn Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter
Amount: US $150 - US $1,000
Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Summary

The Acorn Grant, offered by the California Native Plant Society's Orange County Chapter, supports public schools in Orange County for creating school gardens featuring native plants. With awards ranging from $150 to $1000, the grant aims to educate students about Southern California's native plant diversity while enhancing school environments. Recipients must showcase their gardens in the Society's communications, fostering community engagement and environmental awareness among students.

Overview

The Acorn Grant is awarded to Orange County public schools with students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The purpose of the Acorn Grant is to introduce kindergarten through 12th grade students in Orange County, to Southern California’s rich native plant diversity by helping fund school gardens that feature California native plants. Awards range from $150 to $1000 based on the size of the garden and cost of native plants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. By accepting funding, grant recipients agree to have their native plant school garden featured in the OC California Native Plant Society communications.