Garden grants and school garden programs

District of Columbia School Garden Program

Washington, D.C., serving D.C. public and public charter schools. Listed as a reference, not an endorsement.

Overview

The D.C. School Garden Program supports school gardens through training, technical assistance, and competitive grant funding. This listing is provided for reference, not as an endorsement, certification, ranking, or guarantee of current availability.

Services and programs

  • School garden training
  • Technical support
  • Competitive grants

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 grant cycle
  • Eligible school type
  • Application requirements

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Sources and last verified

Source: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Last checked 2026-10-04.

The D.C. School Garden Program supports school gardens through teacher training, technical assistance, competitive grant funding, and coordination with community organizations.

What this listing covers

The program is intended for D.C. public and public charter school settings. Its grant cycles and application requirements should be treated as changeable.

Before applying

Check the current request for applications, eligible school type, grant purpose, deadline, and required documents before preparing an application.

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