The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants

The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Herb Society of America
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: August 30, 2025

Summary

The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant, established through a generous donation from Donald Samull, supports elementary classrooms (grades K-6) with at least ten students to create herb gardens. Grants of $500 are awarded annually to enhance curricula with hands-on learning experiences about herbs. Eligible classrooms may use funds for plants and necessary supplies like soil and tools. Applications are reviewed by a committee, ensuring equitable access to these educational resources.

Overview

Applications Due October 1, 2025 - Awards Announced January 2026 The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant Details Thanks to the generosity of Donald Samull, who made a planned gift to The Herb Society of America, an herb garden grant program for elementary school classes was established almost 15 years ago. These grants ensure that learning about herbs can be part of the curriculum, a resource Mr. Samull — an elementary school teacher — regularly used in his own classroom. Elementary classrooms grades K-6 with ten students or more may apply for a grant to establish an herb garden. In addition to plants, the funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plants trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc. Applications are considered by a committee of HSA members in a blind review process. Fifteen grants of $500 each are awarded annually.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Elementary classrooms grades K-6 with ten students or more may apply for a grant to establish an herb garden.In addition to plants, the funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plants trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc.