Garden grants and school garden programs

Captain Planet Foundation Project Learning Garden

United States and selected regions, serving Eligible elementary schools and youth programs. Listed as a reference, not an endorsement.

Overview

Captain Planet Foundation's Project Learning Garden supports school garden learning with garden resources and grant opportunities. This listing is provided for reference, not as an endorsement, certification, ranking, or guarantee of current availability.

Services and programs

  • School garden grants
  • Raised garden beds
  • Garden-based STEM resources

What to verify before you go

Contact the organization or review its official source before making a trip, placing an order, joining a garden, or applying for funding. Details that commonly change include:

  • Current contest dates
  • Elementary school eligibility
  • Sun and site requirements

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Sources and last verified

Source: Captain Planet Foundation. Last checked 2026-10-04.

Captain Planet Foundation's Project Learning Garden supports school garden learning with garden resources and grant opportunities.

What this listing covers

The program describes garden-based STEM learning, raised garden support, and current grant contests. Eligibility and support packages are cycle-specific.

Before applying

Check the current contest dates, elementary school requirements, site sun requirements, and the exact grant package offered in the current cycle.

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