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?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for School Garden Mini-Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Past grantees and new schools encouraged to apply; Schools creating new gardens or sustaining existing programs. Geography: In Sonoma County and Marin City.

How often is School Garden Mini-Grant Program offered?

School Garden Mini-Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

School Garden Mini-Grant Program

Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust

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Funding Amount

$250 - $1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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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

Past grantees and new schools encouraged to apply
Schools creating new gardens or sustaining existing programs

Geography

In Sonoma County and Marin City

Overview

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

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:

4-6 "before pictures" of the garden site/area
Mini-grant proposal form
Brief report at end of grant period (no later than end of year)
4-6 "after photos" documenting progress
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)

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What Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust reported $72K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 2
Total given: $20K
Median grant: $10K