Grants

Bee Grant Equipment or $1,500, FALL 

Funding for creating, expanding, or improving a bee program. Renewal grants also available.

Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant $3,500, SPRING

Supports new or existing garden programs at K-12 schools in the US and Canada.

GroMoreGood Grassroots Garden Grant $750+, WINTER 

Provides funding to start or expand youth gardens/ greenspaces.

Youth Garden Grant $750, WINTER 

New or existing garden program that serves at least 15 youth ages 0-18. 

Waterwise Garden Grant $1,000 + Irrigation kit, FALL

HSA Samull Grants $500, FALL

Funding for elementary schools to plant, expand, or improve herb garden. 

American Heart Association Teaching Gardens

Sprouts School Gardens Grants $5.000-$10,000, SPRING

Support school-garden program operations, program supplies, and educator stipends.

Shade Structure Grant $8,000, WINTER

Funding to public schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. In addition to the grant, the AAD also provides a permanent sign for display near the shade structure.

Wild Ones Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant $100-$500, SUMMER AND FALL

Funding for native plant gardens and landscaping projects throughout the United States. The funds are designated for acquiring native plants and seeds for outdoor learning areas that engage youth (preschool to high school) directly in planning, planting and caring for native plant gardens.

Outdoor Classroom Challenge $10,000, WINTER

Project Green Schools is challenging schools across the country to develop and implement a meaningful outdoor classroom and learning space for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $10,000 to further enhance an existing space or build a new space.

Milkweeds for Schools Milkweed buds, WINTER

If your organization qualifies, Monarch Watch will provide a free flat of 32 milkweed plugs as well as guidance on how to create a new habitat or enhance an existing garden.

Worm Farm Kits for Public Schools Worm Composting Kits & Curriculum, WINTER

Let’s Go Compost is providing free worm composting kits to qualifying public school classrooms in the United States for the Spring 2026 semester. Materials are estimated to ship in early 2026.

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation Orchard Fruit trees and shrubs and support, ROLLING

Our orchard donations are available for recipients who pledge to care for their trees and utilize them for a charitable purpose. Orchards are donated where the harvest will best serve communities for generations.

Karma for Cara MicroGrants $250-$1,000, ROLLING

K4C helps young citizen leaders execute and magnify their initiatives to help repair our world. Students 18 years of age and under may apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities throughout the United States. Applications can be submitted at any time but are reviewed quarterly following these deadlines: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

EcoRise Student Innovation Fund $700, ROLLING

K–12 educators receive curricula and professional development to implement design thinking in their classrooms and guide students through Eco-Audits. Students who collect data and design environmental solutions based on what they learn are eligible to apply for up to $700 to bring solutions that tackle sustainability challenges to life in their community.

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes $10,000, SPRING

Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment.