Shasta Chapter: Acorn Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The Shasta Chapter of the California Native Plant Society offers the Acorn Grant Program to support educators in promoting California native plants on K-12 campuses. This program provides funding for materials like native plants, literature, and garden supplies, enabling hands-on learning experiences for students. With a focus on practical knowledge and engagement, the grant aims to foster an appreciation for native plant habitats among young learners in Shasta, Modoc, Lassen, and Siskiyou counties.
Shasta Chapter CNPS
Shasta Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization that depends on the dedication, hard work, and initiative of our members.
Shasta Chapter serves Shasta, Modoc, Lassen, and Siskiyou counties in northern California. We enjoy meeting and educating others at our programs, projects, and field trips.
Our Acorn Grant program is designed for area educators who wish to promote a practical knowledge of California native plants or plant habitats on a K-12 school campus. The grants can be used to purchase materials such as native plants, native plant literature, and garden supplies. The grants are intended to supply educators with the necessary materials to give students a practical and hands-on experience in the growing and care of California’s native plants.
What California Native Plant Society actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $152K
- Median grant
- $47K
- Range
- $6,000–$99K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Irvine, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Palos Verdes, CA.
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The Regents of the Uc · Irvine, CA
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Peninsula Conservation Center · Palo Alto, CA
Support for facility
$47K
South Coast Botanic Garden · Palos Verdes, CA
Conservation
$6,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- K-12 schools
- Environmental education
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