Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia K-12 schools to promote healthy eating and school-based food programs. Funding is intended for a range of food activities including but not limited to small-scale farms, building garden beds, foraging local food, growing indigenous plant gardens, indoor growing spaces, and more. Priority will be given to rural, remote and First Nations Schools.
Farm to School BC is a program that brings local and sustainable food into schools across British Columbia and provides students with hands-on learning opportunities that develop food literacy, all while strengthening the local food system and enhancing school and community connectedness.
Farm-to-school activities differ by school, but always include the following three elements:
Number of Grants:
Estimated Size of Grant:
Apply online: https://farmtoschoolbc.ca/start-up-grant-application-form/
For questions, please contact grants@farmtoschoolbc.ca
