Bee Grants

In partnership with The Bee Cause Project.

These grant programs allow for schools and non-profit organizations to receive support for educational beehives and bee programming so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system. Follow this flow chart to see if your school or organization is eligible for a Bee Grant.

Eligibility

K-12 Schools or Non-Profit Organizations that serve any grades K-12 in the U.S./Canada

Grant Options

Traditional Bee Grant

*New Applicants only

The Traditional Bee Grant allows for K-12 schools or non-profit organizations that serve any grades K-12 to start a new or enhance an existing bee program hosting live bees on their campus.

About the Program

A choice of a monetary or equipment grant intended to support schools in bringing live bees to their campus or grow their already existing educational hive program.

Grant Options

  1. Monetary Grant: $1,500 monetary grant
  2. Equipment Grant: Indoor Observation Hive

You can find a copy of this year’s 2025 Traditional Bee Grant application here. All final applications MUST be submitted online but we share the application PDF as a way for you to prepare and get started!

Renewal Bee Grant

*Previous Bee Grant Recipients only

The Renewal Bee Grant allows for K-12 schools or non-profit organizations that have previously received a Bee Grant to receive support to grow their programs.
 

About the Program

A $500 monetary grant intended to boost or support existing educational bee programs. Applicant must have received a Traditional Bee Grant from Whole Kids Foundation in 2022 or before and completed the required Progress Report. Live bees are not required to apply for this grant.

Also included with grant award:

  • One-on-one Program Consultation with The Bee Cause Project for program development, technical support, and beekeeper guidance (if applicable).
  • Educator Resource Pack to provide the strategies and tools needed to grow a strong Bee Program. This includes core compliant lessons, activities, distance learning experiences, Bee Program budgeting and planning tools, community engagement opportunities, and more.

You can find a copy of this year’s 2025 Renewal Bee Grant application here. All final applications MUST be submitted online but we share the application PDF as a way for you to prepare and get started!

Traditional and Renewal Bee Grant Applications Open

September 4, 2024

Traditional Part 1 and Renewal Bee Grant Application Closes

October 15, 2024

Traditional Bee Grant Application Closes

October 31, 2024

Notification of All Bee Grant Applications

December 6, 2024

Delivery of Bee Grant Packages

February 2025

Webinars

Watch a recording of our recent Bee Grant Application Webinar:

Watch a recording of our recent Q&A webinar!

Questions?

For any questions about beehives or hosting live bees, email our bee-expert partners at The Bee Cause Project at info@thebeecause.org.

For any technical questions about the grant or application process, email Whole Kids at grants@wholekidsfoundation.org
 

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Program Update:

The 2025 Bee Grant application will open September 4! Stay tuned for the announcement of our Bee Grant webinars where we’ll answer all your application questions. Get a head start on your school or organization profile in SmartSimple while you wait for the grant to open. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email us at grants@wholekidsfoundation.org.

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Start your bee journey

Visit our Bee Program page for resources to get your bee programs buzzing. These materials will support your pollinator education no matter what stage you’re at. Find a core-compliant 6-week Bee Unit, information on The Bee Cause Project’s upcoming “Building Your Bee Program” webinar series, a monthly Bee Calendar and Journal Prompts, and much more!

Not quite ready to apply for a grant? Get ready for a Bee Grant by following the 5 steps to a successful bee journey here.

Additional Resources