Accepting grant applications from October 1st to November 22nd!

Farm to School BC (F2SBC) is pleased to announce that K-12 schools across British Columbia can now apply for up to $1,000 in funding for their next food literacy project. F2SBC’s annual grants program is designed to support new and established school initiatives that encourage students to explore, learn, and grow through food.

Since 2007, the program has established itself as a trusted partner to BC schools, collaborating to develop farm-to-school projects that engage students in hands-on learning, strengthen local food systems, and foster school and community connectedness. We’re thrilled to kick off another grant cycle and fund approximately 40 schools this year.

Grants Press Release – Oct 1, 2024 

New This Year: To make our application process more accessible, we are offering the following options:

1. Complete our online application form.
2. Schedule a call with our Grants Coordinators by November 8th to apply via phone or Zoom.
3. Record and submit a video responding to the questions in our video submission guide.

Application Portal CLOSED

Our Commitment to Communities

Approximately 40 grants will be distributed this year across the province with a priority of:

• 50% of all funding dedicated to supporting rural, remote and First Nations schools*
• 25% of our grants for schools that have never before received F2SBC funding
• Open eligibility for 25% of our grants, accessible to all K-12 schools in BC
  

* First Nations school: refers to a school located on-reserve and operated and administered by one or more First Nations in BC.
* Rural schools: are defined as communities with a population of less than 20,000.
* Remote schools: are defined as communities with a population of less than 1,000

Frequently Asked Questions 

$1,000 Grant Opportunity

This grant is perfect for initiating small-scale projects or making minor enhancements and/or additions to existing programs. We expect these projects to have bite-sized goals, but no shortage of big impacts! See inspiring examples below of what schools in BC have achieved with $1,000 grants in previous years.

Past F2SBC Funded Projects

F2SBC Grants Information Session (Oct 23rd)

Looking for guidance on the application process or fresh ideas for your school? Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM PST for a Grants Information Session webinar with our Grants Coordinators, Roanne Whitticase and Megan Viszlai.

We’ll cover:

• Farm to School BC grant details, application tips, deadlines, and project ideas.
• Exciting food literacy project ideas
• Insights into F2SBC grantee support, resources, and more

Discover how to kickstart or expand your farm to school activities. Bring your questions and ideas to this collaborative presentation!

Watch the Recording