Farm to School BC: Start-Up Grants in Canada

Deadline: 13-Oct-22

The Farm to School BC is accepting applications for its Start-Up Grants.

Start-Up Grants are the largest grant offered by Farm to School BC and are ideally suited for school communities with a clear vision for their farm to school project and who have a team of supportive stakeholders in place.

Start-Up Grants can be used in a variety of school food activities including In the Garden, On the Land, In the Classroom, and In the Kitchen. This may include building garden beds, foraging local food, growing indigenous plant gardens, small-scale farms, indoor growing spaces, and much more.

Funding Information

You may apply for a maximum of $3,000 to launch your Farm to School BC project. The amount granted will be dependent on the scope of the proposed program. A total of 30 grants will be distributed this year.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a K-12 school located in British Columbia.
Cannot have previously received a Farm to School BC Start-Up grant.
Applicants located in a Farm to School BC Regional Hub are encouraged to connect with their Regional Community Animator to discuss their project before applying.
Priority will be given to rural, remote and First Nations Schools.
Schools with existing programs that are well resourced and supported are encouraged to apply for a Farm to School BC Scale-Up Grant.

Exclusion Criteria