Funding Opportunities

The Beaumont Foundation Technology Grants opportunity expires on 10/30/2006

The Beaumont Foundation has announced the New Technology Grant Program. The Beaumont Foundation of America is a nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to providing technology to historically underserved schools and communities.

Local Food and Nutrition Education RFP opportunity expires on 06/02/2008

The Network for a Healthy California is pleased to announce this funding opportunity for non-profit, community-based organizations who wish to actively participate in the effort to improve California's nutrition, physical activity and food security environment on behalf of Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) eligible residents. For details on this funding opportunity visit: www.networkforahealthycalifornia.net/LFNEfunding

California Fertilizer Foundation opportunity expires on 06/15/2008

For schools interested in implementing or continuation of in-and-after school garden program.

California Fertilizer Foundation School Garden Grant opportunity expires on 06/16/2008

Are you interested in starting a school garden or enhancing one that is already in place? Apply for the California Fertilizer Foundation's School Garden Grant to receive $1,200, a $50 gift card to Home Depot and lots of resources. For more information, and to apply, visit www.calfertilizer.org

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program opportunity expires on 12/12/2008

The CDE, through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), will grant funds to school sites to provide students with a variety of free fresh fruit and vegetable snacks throughout the school day as a supplement to (and not part of) the school breakfast and school lunch programs, and to teach students about good nutrition. Public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools are eligible to apply on behalf of elementary school sites that participate in the National School Lunch Program. An eligible school site MUST be an elementary school and have 50 percent or more of its students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Video Contest: How does the garden help you grow? opportunity expires on 05/05/2009

To help celebrate Life Lab Science Program's 30th Birthday Life Lab is hosting a video contest for those working with school gardens. Produce a 30 second to 2 minute video that answers the following question:
"How does the garden help you grow"?

With the power of photos, video clips, words and/or song show the world what your school garden program means to you and your school.
The Prizes
- One winner will receive $400 ($300 in garden supplies for your school garden and $100 cash)
- One runner up will receive $150 ($100 in school gardening supplies and $50 cash)
Timeline
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE - May 5th, 2009. Entries will start being accepted on March 15, 2009.
- The winning videos and video creators will be announced at Life Lab's 30th Birthday Party at the Life Lab Garden Classroom in Santa Cruz, CA on May 30th, 2009.
Contest Sponsors
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply - the best organic garden supply company around
Renee's Garden Seed - great seeds and great information
Vespro - offering affordable recycled plastic compost bins and beds made in the USA
DripWorks - a complete drip irrigation store that offers free design service and discounts to school gardens!
For More Information:
http://lifelab.org/index.php?page=contest
John Fisher
gardendirector@lifelab.org

2009 Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Spotlight Awards opportunity expires on 06/30/2009

The 2009 Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Spotlight Awards presented by the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation will shine a light on teachers, principals, organizations and events that positively impact the physical activity, fitness levels and well-being of California's children and youth. The Awards are as follows: Gold Medalist - $10,000, Silver Medalist - $2,500, Bronze Medalist - $1,000. Teachers, Principals, Parent Associations (like PTAs), and Non-Profit Organizations that have stepped forward, and to make a significant contribution to supporting physical activity and fitness for children. You may also submit nominations in these other categories: Park and Recreation Program of the Year, Event of the Year, School District of the Year (in this category we will make 11 awards of commemorative flags).

School Garden Grants opportunity expires on 12/31/2010

Western Growers Foundation funds school fruit and vegetable gardens in California. Schools receive up to $1500, an irrigation kit provided by T-Systems, and a box of teacher resources. Deadlines for postmarked application are June 1 and November 15 of each year.