For Immediate ReleaseFarm to School BC Announces $1,000 Grants for K-12 Schools in British Columbia
Victoria, BC, October 1, 2024 – 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.
“We are dedicating half of our funding to First Nations, rural, and remote schools, in hopes of empowering a diversity of schools to engage in projects that address the unique needs of their communities. While these projects may start with bite-sized goals, we anticipate no shortage of big impacts!”
F2SBC is accepting grant applications from October 1 to November 22, 2024, until 11:59 PM PST. For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit www.farmtoschoolbc.ca/grants or contact grants@nullfarmtoschoolbc.ca.
Attend the F2SBC Grants Info Session webinar on October 23rd, 2024 from 3:30 – 4:30 PM PST to learn how to navigate the application process and gain inspiration from past grant success stories. Register here: www.farmtoschoolbc.ca/grants/info-session
“This year, alongside the continued support from the Province of British Columbia, we’re eager to explore partnerships with local BC businesses to strengthen our school grants. If you or your organization would like to donate to support farm-to-school projects, we’d love to hear from you!”
About Farm to School BC Farm to School BC (F2SBC) is a provincial food literacy program administered by the Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) and supported by the Province of British Columbia. F2SBC aims to nourish the plates and minds of all K-12 students in British Columbia. 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. To learn more about Farm to School BC, visit www.farmtoschoolbc.ca or follow @farmtoschoolbc on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Contact Information Madison Pinder (she/her) F2SBC Communications Specialist Farm to School BC a program of the Public Health Association of BC communications@nullfarmtoschoolbc.ca
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