Frequently Asked QuestionsFarm to School BC Grants FAQsHave a question that’s not listed below? Reach out to our Grants Coordinator, Roanne Whitticase: grants@nullfarmtoschoolbc.ca
Does my school need to be located in a specific region of BC? No, any K-12 school located in the province of B.C. may apply.
Can we apply if we are a private school? Yes, all K-12 schools are eligible for funding, as long as you are located in the province of B.C.
Can a daycare apply for funding? Unfortunately, we do not currently fund daycare institutions.
Can a community partner or school district apply for the grant? No, the lead applicant must be the school. A community organization can partner on an application or project, and a school district can be involved, but the funds will be allocated to the school.
How do I know if I have been funded before? If you are unsure if your school previously received a Farm to School BC grant, please contact the Grants Coordinator at grants@nullfarmtoschoolbc.ca
How do I know if I can apply for another grant if we have recently received a F2SBC grant? If you have received a grant from F2SBC within the past year (2023-2024 Grant cycle) you are not eligible for our 2025 grant. If you have received a grant before our 2023-2024 cycle, as long as your final report has been submitted and approved by the F2SBC grants coordinator, you can apply for our 2025 grant.
Are we able to make changes to our budget after receiving the funds? Yes, if changes need to be made to your project budget, we are always supportive. We do ask that you contact us if the budget will be altered by more than $500 from the original plan, and may require you to submit a new budget plan.
Do I have a Farm to School Regional Coordinator to support our school? Farm to School BC has Regional Coordinators across the province who align with the BC health authorities. To determine who is your regional coordinator please contact our grants coordinator here grants@nullfarmtoschoolbc.ca and they can connect you. You can also visit Our Team page to connect.
What are the timelines of your grant? Our annual grants launch every October, with awards announced in December and funds disbursed in the new year.
How Can I Apply? To make our application process more accessible, we are offering the following options:
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