The Florida Wildflower Foundation is accepting applications for its Seedlings for Schools to provide Florida native ecotype wildflower plants for school gardens throughout Florida.
Donor Name: Florida Wildflower Foundation
State: Florida
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2022
Details:
In a new initiative, they’re working to create urban wildflower pathways to form a native habitat network of school wildflower gardens, community plantings, city parks and natural areas.
The goals of this program are to:
- increase children’s awareness of Florida’s unique flora and fauna.
- promote outdoor learning experiences that help students achieve state academic standards
- use school gardens to establish pollinator pathways of wildflowers to host bees, butterflies and other insects
Grant winners will receive personalized growing assistance and an assortment of small Florida native wildflower plants that will fit a 4×8 garden area from a Florida Association of Native Nurseries’ member nursery.
Up to 30 grants may be awarded. All gardens must be planted on public or private school property with the permission of the school administrator.
Funding Information
- The Seedlings for Schools (SFS) grant provides $50 worth of Florida native wildflowers, classroom resources and professional guidance on garden establishment to public and private K–12 schools throughout Florida.
Eligibility Criteria
- To qualify for a Seedlings for Schools grant, your school must have an existing outdoor garden site free of turf and weeds. Teachers must verify adequate growing conditions and commitment for growing wildflowers. Three photos of your intended garden site must accompany the application.
- Public and private pre-K through grade 12 teachers may apply.
For more information, visit Florida Wildflower Foundation.
