How much funding does School Garden Mini-Grant Program provide?

School Garden Mini-Grant Program provides $250 - $1,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for School Garden Mini-Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

School Garden Mini-Grant Program

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Funding Amount

$250 - $1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

School Garden Mini-Grant Program

Funder: WellKind (Teravana Trust)

Geographic Scope: Sonoma County and Marin City, California public schools

Focus Areas:

Creating or sustaining school garden programs

Garden-oriented curriculum and educational materials

Outdoor education in nature

Science, ecology, nutrition, and hands-on learning

Program Details:

Supports K-12 public schools

87% of partner schools are Title 1 campuses serving low-income families

Partners with 23 schools serving over 8,000 youth

Provides "Science in the Garden" education program (free onsite instruction)

Also offers support through outdoor educators, gardeners, curriculum, and teacher training

Eligibility:

Public schools (K-12) in Sonoma County and Marin City

Past grantees and new schools encouraged to apply

Schools creating new gardens or sustaining existing programs

What They Fund:

Garden creation and maintenance

Curriculum development

Educational materials

Related garden-oriented projects

Grant Period: One year

Contact: info@wellkind.org

Status Note: Applications mentioned as closed on minigrants2022 page; historical deadlines were January 29, 2021 and December 31, 2022. Current status unclear.

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications typically open mid-September

Deadline: typically late January (historically January 29)

Notification: typically mid-February

Required Materials:
1. 4-6 "before pictures" of the garden site/area
2. Mini-grant proposal form
3. Brief report at end of grant period (no later than end of year)
4. 4-6 "after photos" documenting progress
5. Image Right Release form (available in English and Spanish)

Reporting Requirements:

Brief report required by end of grant period

"After photos" required

If reapplying for next grant, report must be submitted before new grant is awarded

Support Provided:

Outdoor educators

Gardeners

Curriculum materials

Teacher training

Ongoing contact and expert advice from WellKind staff

Possible site visits

Application Format: Online application form (specific submission method not detailed in content)