State of Nevada Department of Education: School Garden Grant

The State of Nevada Department of Education is offering a School Garden Grant to support the establishment and upkeep of school gardens in public schools. Funded by Senate Bill 104, this initiative aims to integrate gardens into K-12 STEM curricula, promoting hands-on learning, healthy eating, and community engagement tailored to Nevada's desert environment. Nonprofits can apply for funding to create innovative gardening programs that meet educational standards and foster environmental stewardship.

Senate Bill (SB) 104, passed during the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session (2025), appropriates funds to the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) for allocation to nonprofit organizations to implement school garden programs in public schools. The purpose of this funding is to support the creation and maintenance of school gardens, including hydroponic systems, as part of a comprehensive K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum. These gardens are intended to promote project-based learning, healthy eating, and community involvement in Nevada’s unique desert environment.
Programs funded through this grant must meet the specific criteria outlined in SB 104 and align with Nevada’s academic standards in science, with curriculum tailored to grade levels and the desert climate.