Grants for School Gardens

If you have ever thought about creating a garden at your school, then you have thought about how you will get the money to start it. You will need seeds and equipment to get the land ready for planting. You will be happy to know that grant funding is available for school gardens. Each foundation has their own guidelines, including how much they give and how to apply.

Amgen Foundation, Inc.

The Amgen Foundation, Inc. awards grants for projects that will bring about a community partnership, such as a school garden. Grant amounts range from $9,000 to $100,000. To apply for a grant begin by sending the foundation a letter describing the program and the students it will benefit.

Amgen Foundation, Inc.
1 Amgen Center Dr., M.S. 28-1-B
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799
[phone]
http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/foundation.html

The Bay and Paul Foundations, Inc.

The Bay and Paul Foundations, Inc. has a special interest in projects relating to science, such as a garden. This foundation gives grants ranging from $1,000 to $80,000. To apply send information about the garden and the scientific aspects of the program.

The Bay and Paul Foundations, Inc.
17 W. 94th St., 1st Fl.
New York, NY 10025-7116
[phone]
http://www.bayandpaulfoundations.org

The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation, Inc.

If your garden includes community partners, then you should apply for a grant from the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation. This foundation awards grants between $5,000 and $100,000. To apply send full details including school demographic information to the foundation.

The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation, Inc.
10 E. Baltimore St., Ste. 1111
Baltimore, MD 21202-1630
[phone]
http://www.blaufund.org

Daniels Fund

The Daniels fund awards grants to schools that use parent volunteers. Their grant awards range from $5,000 to $25,000. To apply send a letter telling the foundation about the school garden and your volunteers.

Daniels Fund
101 Monroe St.
Denver, CO 80206-4467
[phone]
http://www.danielsfund.org

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

If you have a garden that is combined with a literacy program, you should apply to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Dollar General gives grants to schools in their neighborhood. Grant funds range from $2,500 to $10,000. To apply write a letter requesting their application.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, TN 37072-2170
[phone]
http://www.dollargeneral.com/servingothers/Pages/caring-for-our-community.aspx

References

• Amgen Foundation
• Bay and Paul Foundations
• Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation