K-12 Schools - $1,500 Bee Grant Funding - Also Non-Profits who work with Youth K-12 - lots of science in caring for bees!

Website with detailed information: Put this link in your browser: https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/honey-bee-hive-grant?utm_source=Whole+Kids+Foundation&utm_campaign=a1ba955b57-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_09_18_09_58_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_01a9824f70-a1ba955b57-781297&mc_cid=a1ba955b57&mc_eid=3ca1bd2582 Bee Grants (info from the website below) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEE CAUSE PROJECT. These grant programs allow for schools and non-profit organizations to receive support for educational beehives and bee programming so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system. ELIGIBILITY K-12 Schools or Non-Profit Organizations that serve any grades K-12 in the U.S./Canada Grant Options TRADITIONAL BEE GRANT *New Applicants only The Traditional Bee Grant allows for K-12 schools or non-profit organizations that serve any grades K-12 to start a new or enhance an existing bee program hosting live bees on their campus. About the Program A choice of a monetary or equipment grant intended to support schools in bringing live bees to their campus or grow their already existing educational hive program. Grant Options Monetary Grant: $1,500 monetary grant Equipment Grant: Indoor Observation Hive Equipment Grant: Traditional Langstroth Hive Click here to view a PDF copy of the Traditional Bee Grant application for your preparation purposes. All final submissions must be made online. RENEWAL BEE GRANT *Previous Bee Grant Recipients only The Renewal Bee Grant allows for K-12 schools or non-profit organizations that have previously received a Bee Grant to receive support to grow their programs. About the Program A $500 monetary grant intended to boost or support existing educational bee programs. Applicant must have received a Traditional Bee Grant from Whole Kids Foundation in 2021 or before and completed the required Progress Report. Live bees are not required to apply for this grant. Also included with grant award: One-on-one Program Consultation with The Bee Cause Project for program development, technical support, and beekeeper guidance (if applicable). Educator Resource Pack to provide the strategies and tools needed to grow a strong Bee Program. This includes core compliant lessons, activities, distance learning experiences, Bee Program budgeting and planning tools, community engagement opportunities, and more. Click here to view a PDF copy of the Renewal Bee Grant application for your preparation purposes. All final submissions must be made online. WEBINARS To learn more about our Bee Grant program and application process, join us for our upcoming Bee Grant Application Webinars! Learn about the difference between the two grants, get direction for our online grant portal, and hear a variety of questions from attendees. Register for the Bee Grant Application Info Webinar: Wednesday, September 14 from 12p-1p PST | 2p-3p CST | 3p-4p EST Register for the Bee Grant Application Q&A Webinar: Thursday, September 29 from 3p-4p PST | 5p-6p CST | 6p-7p EST Questions? For any questions regarding your beehives or bee programming, email The Bee Cause Project at info@thebeecause.org. For any technical questions about the grant or application process, email Whole Kids Foundation at grants@wholekidsfoundation.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and Pinterest. APPLICATION WINDOW TRADITIONAL AND RENEWAL BEE GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN September 1, 2022 TRADITIONAL BEE GRANT APPLICATION CLOSES Part 1 Deadline: October 15 | Part 2 Deadline: October 31 RENEWAL BEE GRANT APPLICATION CLOSES October 15, 2022 NOTIFICATION OF ALL BEE GRANT APPLICATIONS December 7, 2022 DELIVERY OF BEE GRANT PACKAGES February 2023 Program Update: The 2022 Bee Grant application window is now open. Get your questions answered by joining us for our informational webinars or reach out to us at grants@wholekidsfoundation.org. Want to receive updates about our programs and available resources? Sign up for our bee program newsletter, The Inside Buzz, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. APPLY TODAY Start your bee journey Visit our Bee Program page for resources to get your bee programs buzzing. These materials will support your pollinator education no matter what stage you’re at. Find a core-compliant 6-week Bee Unit, information on The Bee Cause Project’s upcoming “Building Your Bee Program” webinar series, a monthly Bee Calendar and Journal Prompts, and much more! Not quite ready to apply for a grant? Get ready for a Bee Grant by following the 5 steps to a successful bee journey here. Additional Resources RENEWAL GRANT OVERVIEW DOCUMENT TRADITIONAL GRANT OVERVIEW DOCUMENT BEE PROGRAM RESOURCES GRANT WRITING TIPS DOCUMENT THE WORLD OF HONEY BEES THE BEE CAUSE GRANT RECIPIENT DATABASE THE INSIDE BUZZ NEWSLETTER BEE JOURNEY WEBINARS Related Kids Club Activities GROW WITH US Stay up to date on our grant programs and how our favorite schools and organizations are doing! AT THE WEBSITE SIGN UP!