Gardening & Landscaping Resources

International

• EA Animal Welfare Fund "The Animal Welfare Fund supports advocacy, research, and movement-building work aimed at improving the wellbeing of nonhuman animals, primarily farmed and wild animals. This includes corporate and policy advocacy, research, and the promotion of alternative products."

For Tribal & Under-Represented Communities

• Reef Check Scholarship Fund "Reef Check is offering scholarships to qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds. The goal of our Scholarship Fund is to increase diversity in science and provide opportunities for participation in Reef Check programs without financial barriers. It aligns with our pursuit of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) in all that we do. Scholarships will cover the cost of a Reef Check Training or participation in Reef Check’s Dive into Science program. We also offer volunteers opportunities to utilize the skills acquired from these courses and put them into action to contribute to Reef Check’s mission to save our reefs.
  
  Reef Check Training Scholarships are for certified SCUBA divers to participate in a Reef Check training to become a certified Reef Check Citizen Scientist.
  
  Reef Check’s Dive into Science Scholarships are for individuals who are not yet SCUBA certified and will provide SCUBA training and subsequent diving experience, culminating in a Reef Check Citizen Scientist certification."

Europe

North America

• Neotropical Grassland Conservancy "helps launch careers in conservation by providing grants and equipment to students and scientists working in grassland habitats in Central and South America." Their services include student grants.

Canada

• Bullfrog Energy "Activists and organizers across the country are working to transition their communities away from fossil fuels. We created our community-based green energy projects grant to provide critical funding for these local efforts.
  
  All bullfrogpowered customers help fund these small-scale, community-led projects, including solar panels on schools and in Indigenous communities, education and training programs, and a cleantech accelerator."

• Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program "An additional $300 million is available until 2027 for your clean energy projects in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada." - Government of Canada

• Solar Incentives and Rebates in Canada Scroll down or select your province on the left for local grants and rebates.

Mexico

• Community Seed Grants (CSG) "are available once every year for school gardens and community organizations with regional and cultural connection to the NS/S seed collection. They are offered to garden projects working toward collective food security, seed sovereignty, traditional knowledge, education, and other efforts of community wellness. We do not require CSG recipients to save and return seeds, but encourage those who are able to do so, to provide seeds for their community.
  
  Our region of focus is the Southwest, which generally includes: Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, southern Colorado, western Oklahoma, western Texas, southern California, southern Nevada, and northwest Mexico. Native communities in arid places outside of this region may also apply.
  
  We strive to support projects in Mexico. Due to mailing restrictions it is best if you have someone in the US who can receive and bring the seeds to Mexico.  

USA

• Action for Healthy Kids: Grants & Support "Providing schools and districts the resources for students to be healthy in body and mind, and be better prepared to learn." Applicable projects include nutrition programs, upgrading boring roofs into useable play spaces, etc.

• Community Seed Grants (CSG) "are available once every year for school gardens and community organizations with regional and cultural connection to the NS/S seed collection. They are offered to garden projects working toward collective food security, seed sovereignty, traditional knowledge, education, and other efforts of community wellness. We do not require CSG recipients to save and return seeds, but encourage those who are able to do so, to provide seeds for their community.
  
  Our region of focus is the Southwest, which generally includes: Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, southern Colorado, western Oklahoma, western Texas, southern California, southern Nevada, and northwest Mexico. Native communities in arid places outside of this region may also apply.
  
  We strive to support projects in Mexico. Due to mailing restrictions it is best if you have someone in the US who can receive and bring the seeds to Mexico.  

• The Climate Tech Career Pathways Scholarship Fund "is looking to change the face of the industry by empowering untapped talent to enter the climate tech and sustainability. Dream.Org seeks to elevate people from diverse communities to position them for employment, shaping a more inclusive future while reducing negative environmental impacts that have disproportionate effects on communities of color."

• Eat The Change "ETC Impact™ is a grant program working to promote and expand access to climate-friendly foods. We're donating more than $1.25 million over three years to support a diverse group of changemaking nonprofit organizations."

• EPA: Clean School Bus Program

• Grants for Programs & Field Trips "Funds for field trips are limited for school, scout homeschool and camp groups. This section includes grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more. We hope this helps you in planning and implementing educational, enriching and fun day and overnight trips for your youth groups."

• U.S. Department of Education: Funding

• Seeds of Change Grant Program "A foundation helping individuals sow the seeds of a better world."

• Science Education Grants Here are some places you can find funds to put your science teaching plans and projects into action. Includes a calendar for Science Education Grants with Specific Deadlines -  Community Resources for Science (not sure if these are California specific or not)

• Solar for All ☀️ "will award up to 60 grants to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits to expand the number of low-income and disadvantaged communities primed for residential solar investment—enabling millions of low-income households to access affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy."

• Sunwealth® ☀️"is a clean energy investment firm on a mission.
  
  We invest in a better energy future by financing and managing solar projects that benefit diverse communities through clean power, carbon reduction, cost savings and job creation. We partner with skilled local solar installers, community organizations and local businesses, and investors to change who benefits from renewable energy by changing the way we invest in it."

• Stewardship Grant Program: Seed Ball Kit Grant "provides schools with seed ball materials, including noninvasive seeds, clay, and soil, to plant as food for bees and other pollinators. You will also be granted access to our Asynchronous and Synchronous STEM Lessons through this program."

Alabama

• Environmental Education in Alabama: Grants "The following grants are listed in order by application deadline and grouped by month due. Plus, don’t miss continuing opportunities located in the “ongoing section” at the end."

• Outdoor Classroom Grants "The Alabama Wildlife Federation and a variety of other organizations, agencies, and companies provide financial and volunteer assistance for conservation education projects like outdoor classrooms that provide hands-on, outdoor learning opportunities." 

• Students to Stewards "provides dynamic stewardship initiatives to schools through conservation education and outdoor classrooms to teach students the importance of preserving Alabama’s natural resources. This grant may also be used to offer alternative learning locations for students during COVID-19 to keep students safe by social distancing." (This organization also offers other grants.)

California

• California Department of Education: Available Funding "Requests for applications, proposals, and other data now available. Search available funding by fiscal year, type, topic, keyword(s), or any combination."

• California Department of Education: Funding Tools & Materials "Find forms, tools and guidance for preparing applications for funds. These tools and materials are available to make applying for funds as easy as possible."

• California Department of Edcation: Projected Funding "Grants, contracts, and apportionments in the current budget, but not yet available for application or allocation. Search projected funding by fiscal year, type, topic, keyword(s), or any combination."

• Let’s Go Field Trip Fund "The Let’s Go Field Fund formally known as the Transportation Fund (TF) launched in 2011 through a generous grant from the Environmental Education Funders Consortium. Through the Let’s Go Field Trip Fund, the Environmental Volunteers provides affordable, easy-to-schedule, efficient and safe transportation for low-income youth (K-12) in the San Francisco Bay Area that facilitates access to science and environmental education field trips." - Environmental Volunteers

• Stewardship Grant Program: Seed Ball Kit Grant "provides schools with seed ball materials, including noninvasive seeds, clay, and soil, to plant as food for bees and other pollinators. You will also be granted access to our Asynchronous and Synchronous STEM Lessons through this program."

• Whale Tail® Grants "support experiential education and stewardship of the California coast and its watersheds. Grant projects can engage youth or adults and can take place anywhere in California." - California Coastal Commission

Delaware

• Energize Delaware’s Solar for School Districts Grant Program "offers  districts across the state the opportunity to go solar.  Schools  may use grants for feasibility studies, installation, array components and the cost of utility upgrades."

Minnesota

• Stewardship Fund Grants "support public efforts to manage stormwater, control pollution, and improve water quality and habitat."

• MWMO: Community Grants "are available for short-term or small-scale water quality projects. The grant amount may not exceed $5,000. No matching funds are required."

Missouri

• Grants and Equipment Loans "Schools with teachers who have been trained in Discover Nature Schools, MoNASP, or Discover Nature — Fishing are eligible for grants and equipment. To receive training in any of these programs, please contact your local MDC conservation educator."

• Missouri State Parks: Grant Opportunities this page includes a few grant opportunities, including buses for school field trips.

• Prairie Garden Grants Program "Gardening and other conservation groups, parks, schools, and other entities in Missouri and immediately surrounding states are invited to submit proposals to MPF’s Prairie Garden Grants Program. In 2024, MPF would like to award several grants to help fund the establishment or improvement of prairie gardens or plantings. Grants will not exceed $800 each. Those with smaller projects are encouraged to apply as well. Matching funds are not required, but proposals with secured matching funds may be evaluated higher than others."

Pennsylvania

• Stewardship Grant Program: Seed Ball Kit Grant "provides schools with seed ball materials, including noninvasive seeds, clay, and soil, to plant as food for bees and other pollinators. You will also be granted access to our Asynchronous and Synchronous STEM Lessons through this program."

Washington

• Stewardship Grant Program: Seed Ball Kit Grant "provides schools with seed ball materials, including noninvasive seeds, clay, and soil, to plant as food for bees and other pollinators. You will also be granted access to our Asynchronous and Synchronous STEM Lessons through this program."

Wisconsin

• Go Outside Fund "provides funding that helps connect youth to outdoor, nature-based learning experiences. Teachers or partner organizations may apply for funding to cover costs that facilitate getting kids outside and hands-on with nature, such as purchasing field supplies, or paying for transportation, substitute teachers, or educator costs. Grants between $100 and $500 are available."

• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Friends Groups includes grants for teachers including the Teachers' Outdoor Environmental Education Fund.

Oceana

Australia

Western Australia

• The Environmental Education for Schools Grant "provides schools financial support to engage environmental education for sustainability educators to deliver programs either as incursions or excursions."  For schools in the City of Cockburn.

• Native Plant Subsidy "Native plants provide natural food sources and shelter for native animals, are water wise and can help cool your home naturally. To help you create a waterwise garden, the City of Cockburn offers native plant subsidies to both residents and schools." 

• The Sustainability Grants Program (in the City of Cockburn) "offers funding for projects related to six sustainability themes. Open to small businesses, schools, not-for-profits, and collective households, successful applicants can receive up to $4,000 for their project."

South America

• Neotropical Grassland Conservancy "helps launch careers in conservation by providing grants and equipment to students and scientists working in grassland habitats in Central and South America." Their services include student grants.

Bonus Resources

The following are not specifically school or education related, but may be of use, and some have programs specifically aimed at schools which we'll try to move over to this page as our time allows.

Greening Your School Grounds

The following include directories similar to the one above, listing resources by continent then country.

Student Mobility

Students with mobility issues or other disabilities may benefit from the freedom and stability provided by a trike.

• Grants for Trikes and Bikes can help students who struggle with mobility to more easily explore the world with their peers.