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.

Real Food Fellowship opportunity expires on 05/06/2011

The Real Food Fellowship is a nine-month program beginning June 2011 that supports 8-10 emerging leaders (ages 18-29) around the county to become powerful voices for food justice in their communities and on the national scene. We welcome organizers, artists, and generally awesome people who are newer to the food movement as well as food justice advocates looking to deepen their work.

Garden Enhanced Nutrition Education for Preschoolers opportunity expires on 06/30/2011

Funds will be awarded through a competitive grant process to 100 child care centers and preschools in California who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Each awardee will receive $1,000 for the development of their garden enhanced nutrition education program. The awarded funds may be spent on garden equipment, garden and educational supplies, and professional development.

Share Your Breakfast opportunity expires on 09/30/2011

Action for Healthy Kids Kellogg's are teaming up to help schools increase student participation in the School Breakfast Program through Share Your Breakfast™ in the 2011-2012 school year. The grants range from $750-$1,000 and also include significant in-kind contributions from Action for Healthy Kids in the form of people, programs, and policy expertise.

Informational webinar will be held on September 21. to register visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/326832746

Home Depot Foundation 2011 Community Impact Grants Program opportunity expires on 10/31/2011

The Home Depot Foundation is accepting applications for its Community Impact Grants Program from nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public service agencies in the United States that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities.

'I Can Grow' Youth Garden Award Program opportunity expires on 12/23/2011

Youth and community garden programs across the U.S. can benefit from the Burpee Home Gardens "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award. Now in its third year, the award sponsors and supports urban school and community gardens through garden installations and donations.

Applications are being accepted now! All entries must be postmarked by Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.

The Culinary Trust opportunity expires on 12/30/2011

The Chefs Move to Schools Grant provides funds for culinary professionals to help our children eat right by teaching them about food, nutrition and cooking. Funds can be used from garden to table: culinary professionals may seek funding for any program that promotes health and wellness in schools.

Urban and Community Forestry opportunity expires on 12/31/2012

The mission of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection\'s Urban Forestry Program is to lead the effort to advance the development of sustainable urban and community forests in California. Trees provide energy conservation, reduction of storm-water runoff, extend the life of surface streets, improve local air, soil and water quality, reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide, improve public health, provide wildlife habitat and increase property values. In short, they improve the quality of life in our urban environments which, increasingly, are where Californians live, work, and play.