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Whole Kids Foundation Bee Grant allows for schools and non-profit organizations to receive support for educational bee hives.

Click here to learn more and apply.

 

Bee Grant

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEE CAUSE PROJECT

The Bee Grant program allows for schools and non-profit organizations to receive support for educational bee hives, so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system.

 

TYPE

Monetary Grant or Equipment Grant

 

ELIGIBILITY

K-12 Schools or Non-Profit Organizations in the U.S./Canada

 

GRANT VALUE

$2,000

 

About the Program

The Bee Grant program allows for a K-12 school or non-profit organization to receive support for an educational bee hive.

 

Four Grant Options

1.         Monetary Grant of $1,500 to support the success of a honey bee hive educational program

2.         Observation hive: equipment grant of a custom-made indoor observation hive from The Bee Cause Project.

3.         Traditional Langstroth Hive: equipment grant an outdoor hive with Starter Kit

4.         Top Bar Hive: equipment grant of an outdoor top bar hive with Starter Kit

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All equipment grants include a small monetary grant of $300 to cover the first year of expenses. Grant recipients also receive remote consultation and assistance with Beekeeper partnership from The Bee Cause Project.

 

For more information on each grant option, please read the Program Overview and Support Guide on The Bee Cause Project's Resources page.

 

Questions?

Attend our webinars for more information about the application process and the best practices on getting your bees approved.

•          Wednesday, September 18, 2019 @ 4PM EST. Click here to register.

•          Tuesday, October 1, 2019 @ 12 Noon EST. Click here to register.

Click here to learn more and apply!

 

 

 

Forwarded by:

 

Sharon Rawlins, MLS

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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