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Green Fields

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Federal Funding

Youth Educator Grant - Deadline Early November

Funder/Organization: North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Award Amount: Up to $6,000 What is funded: The Youth Educator program provides opportunities for youth to learn about Sustainable Agriculture (farming and ranching that is ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially responsible). These grants help youth educators encourage youth to try sustainable practices and explore sustainable agriculture as a viable career option. Who is eligible: Educators Contact info: brow7263@umn.edu

Private Funding

Lots of Compassion Grant 2025 - Deadline June 16, 2025

Funder/Organization: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and KidsGardening Award Amount: $20,000 each (10 grantees total) What is funded: Whether your goal is to transform the vacant lot into a garden to host community events, create opportunities for mentorship, improve walkability, or increase opportunities to be physically active, consider applying for this grant opportunity. Who is eligible: Nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, religious organizations, or other tax-exempt organizations in the United States and U.S. territories are eligible to apply. Contact info: grants@kidsgardening.org

Bee Grant - Deadline September 4, 2025

Funder/Organization: The Bee Cause Award Amount: $1,500 monetary grant OR indoor observation hive equipment grant What is funded: Bring live bees to schools and non-profits and support educational live bee programs. Who is eligible: Schools and non-profits in the U.S. or Canada that serve at least 10 students in grades K-12 Contact info: info@thebeecause.org

Toshiba Grants for Grades K-5 - Deadline October 1st of each year

Funder/Organization: Toshiba Award Amount: Up to $1,000 What is funded: Helps bring innovative ideas for improving science, technology, engineering, and math learning in grades K-5. Who is eligible: Teachers in grades K-5 Contact info: N/A

Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant - Deadline November 15, 2025

Funder/Organization: Wild Ones Award Amount: Up to $500 What is funded: Provides funding for native plants and native seeds for projects that engage youth (preschool to high school) directly in planning, planting and caring for native plant gardens. Who is eligible: Preschool-high school educators Contact info: support@wildones.org

ALDI Community Gift Card Program - Deadline November 30, 2025

Funder/Organization: ALDI Award Amount: $100 and $1,000 gift cards What is funded: Through this program, we collaborate with local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including schools, to benefit all children in the community. Whether your mission focuses on supporting children through education, arts, athletics, or addressing food insecurity, we encourage you to apply for support from the ALDI Community Gift Card Program. Who is eligible: Applicants must be involved in an after-school or out-of-school program, or a food bank/pantry seeking to purchase products. Contact info: grantsconnect-support@yourcause.com

CHS Seeds for Stewardship Program - Ongoing

Funder/Organization: CHS Award Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 in matching contributions What is funded: Matches cooperative contributions for projects in rural communities. Who is eligible: Grant requests must be submitted by a local cooperative or CHS ag retail location in the CHS trade area: Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming Contact info: stewardship@chsinc.com

Fruit Tree Orchard Grant - Ongoing

Funder/Organization: Fruit Tree Planting Foundation Award Amount: High-quality fruit trees and shrubs, equipment, on-site orchard design expertise and oversight, horticultural workshops, and aftercare training and manuals. What is funded: Donate orchards where the harvest will best serve communities for generations, such as community gardens, schools, public parks, low-income neighborhoods, Native American reservations, animal sanctuaries, and directly to underserved families. Who is eligible: Nonprofits, NGOs, public schools, or government entities serving a charitable purpose Contact info: info@ftpf.org

No Kid Hungry Grants - Ongoing

Funder/Organization: No Kid Hungry Award Amount: Varies What is funded: Support to expand or strengthen access to The School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Feeding Rural Non-Congregate(SFSP, SSO), or SNAP. Who is eligible: School districts and community-based organizations Contact info: info@ftpf.org

Private Funding

Community First Grant Program - Deadline Summer/Fall of Each Year

Funder/Organization: Whole Cities Award Amount: $10,000 (based on information found on the funder website) What is funded: The Community First Grant program supports nonprofits focused on long-term fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education that are engaged with Whole Foods Market Team Members (employees) in the U.S. and Canada. This includes community gardens, mobile markets, healthy cooking classes, and more. Who is eligible: Nonprofits Contact info: N/A

Federal Funding

Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4k) Start-Up Grants - Deadline May 23, 2025

Funder/Organization: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Award Amount: First-year funding of up to $3,000 and second-year funding of up to $1,500 for each pupil enrolled in the approved 4-year-old kindergarten program What is funded: 4K Start-Up Grants are only available to SCHOOL DISTRICTS that do not yet have a district 4K program. Grants are awarded by formula, based on enrollment in 4K programs. Who is eligible: School districts that do not yet have a district 4K program Contact info: sherry.kimball@dpi.wi.gov

Private Funding

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funding Opportunities - Deadline Varies Based on Grant(s)

Funder/Organization: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Award Amount: Varies based on grant(s) What is funded: The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking supports general operating costs, projects, and programs aligned to priorities that support our strategic vision of creating a Milwaukee for all. We also have many charitable funds that conduct their own grant cycles throughout the year. Select the grant program to learn more about each opportunity, its criteria, timeline, and appropriate contact. Who is eligible: Varies based on grant(s) Contact info: Ciadmin@greatermilwaukeefoundation.org

PNC Grow Up Great Grants - Deadline not specified. Contact the foundation.

Funder/Organization: PNC Foundation Award Amount: Not Specified. Contact the foundation. What is funded: This is a $500 million, multi-year, bilingual initiative that began in 2004 to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. As part of this initiative, the PNC Foundation has earmarked funds for grants to nonprofit organizations that work to improve school readiness by providing support in areas such as vocabulary development, social-emotional learning, math, science, and the arts. By focusing our support on high-quality early childhood education, we aim to positively impact school readiness and contribute to stronger, smarter, and healthier children, families, and communities. Who is eligible: Must support early education initiatives that benefit children from birth to age five; and serve a majority of children (51% or more) from low- to moderate-income families; and adhere to all other standard PNC Foundation guidelines, as outlined on the PNC Foundation website, applicant eligibility quiz, as well as the Foundation policies and procedures; and include one or a combination of the following: direct services/programs for children in their classroom or community, professional development/workforce development for early childhood educators, or family and/or community engagement in children’s early learning. Contact info: molly.schweiger@pnc.com

Office of Child Care and Family Resources Mini Grants - Ongoing

Funder/Organization: University of Wisconsin-Madison Award Amount: Not Specified. Contact the foundation. What is funded: The Office of Child Care and Family Resource grants are open to Campus & Network Center early childhood professionals and can be used for New Initiative projects (classroom equipment/resources and curriculum enhancement) or Professional Development training (attending conferences, workshops, or other professional training). Who is eligible: Campus & Network Center early childhood professionals Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. All requests must be submitted no later than March 1st to ensure reimbursement by the end of the fiscal year. Contact info: cigdem.unal@wisc.edu leidson@wisc.edu.

WKKF Grants - Ongoing

Funder/Organization: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Award Amount: Not Specified. Contact the foundation. What is funded: We envision a world where: all kids receive nurturing early care and education; health care for mothers, birthing people and babies is readily available where they live; good food is a given, along with support for the people who grow it; parents and caregivers land career pathways that sustain their family; and where everyone can heal from the harms of racism and contribute to a more equitable world. Who is eligible: Organizations across the U.S. Application deadline: Ongoing Contact info: conciergedesk@wkkf.org

Classroom Grants - Ongoing

Funder/Organization: Association of American Educators Award Amount: Up to $500 What is funded: Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Who is eligible: Full-time educators Application deadline: October 1 and March 1 of each year Contact info: megan@aaeteachers.org

Private Funding

WI DNR Grant Programs - Varies Based on Grant(s)

Funder/Organization: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Award Amount: Varies based on grant(s) What is funded: There are many grant opportunities that the DNR administers, which may support active communities. Who is eligible: Varies based on grant(s) Contact info: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Staff.html

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