Online applications can be found HERE
The deadline to apply is September 26, 2025.
Learning objectives that could be incorporated into your school garden include:
- attracting pollinators
- climate/weather
- composting
- crop production
- pest management
- plants for human health
- seed starting
- soil testing
- stormwater management/rain gardens
- sustainability practices
- therapeutic horticulture
- tree canopy and more!
Some examples of previously funded grants include the purchase of:
- garden construction materials including raised beds, bed covers, hydroponics equipment, rocks for a rain garden- compost, plants, gardening tools, hoses, row covers and other gardening supplies
- tables, gardening shed and hardscape for outdoor learning centers
- supplies and curriculum that utilize the garden as an outdoor classroom
Contact Holly Key, hmkey@ncsu.edu or (336) 641-2414, if you have any technical questions with the online process or require a paper application.
Questions about the grant cycle, including help brainstorming how your school might use a grant, or help developing an itemized budget, may be directed to Kate Stokely Powell at katestokelypowell@gmail.com.
The Guilford County School Garden Grant Program is Sponsored by NC Extension and NC Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers. Funds for this grant come from the proceeds of the Guilford County Extension Master Gardener's℠ annual Passalong Plant Sale. This sale is held yearly in May.
