Whole Foods Market Foundation Garden Grant Program 2026

📝 About the Program

The Whole Foods Market Foundation Garden Grant Program supports K–12 schools in developing or expanding edible educational gardens that enhance student learning and access to nutritious food. The initiative focuses on:

• Garden-based education
• Food literacy
• Community health

Special emphasis is placed on schools serving under-resourced populations.

🎁 Benefits

• The program provides a $3,500 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K–12 school in the U.S. or Canada.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the grant, schools must meet the following criteria:

• Location Requirements:

  • The garden must be located at a charter or public school, including tribally controlled and Bureau of Indian Education schools, or a non-profit private school.
  • Support organizations working with multiple school gardens must apply separately for each school site.

• Student Engagement:

  • Engage at least 10 K–12 children regularly in garden programming.

• Priority for Under-Resourced Students:

  • Applicants serving a majority of under-resourced students are prioritized. Applicants can provide context about how their program addresses challenges such as:
    • Specific student needs
    • Low support for the garden
    • Nutrition landscape of the community (e.g., high rates of chronic disease or food deserts)

• Garden Requirements:

  • The garden must be growing edible plants.

• Re-Application Eligibility:

  • Schools that received funds in 2024 or earlier are eligible to re-apply. Completion of a Progress Report on the previous grant is required.

• Geographical Eligibility:

  • Schools must be located in the United States (including U.S.-controlled territories) or Canada.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 March, 2026
• To apply, visit the application website.

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the Whole Foods Market Foundation Garden Grant Program page.

📄 Contact Information

For further inquiries or assistance, please refer to the official program website linked above.

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• The Garden Grant program provides a $3,500 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K–12 School in the U.S. or Canada.