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.
Eligibility
K-12 Schools or Non-Profit Organizations that serve any grades K-12 in the U.S./Canada
Follow this flow chart to see if your school or organization is eligible for a Bee Grant.
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
Monetary Grant: $1,500 monetary grant
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!
Application Window
Traditional and Renewal Bee Grant Applications Open
September 1, 2025
Traditional Part 1 and Renewal Bee Grant Application Closes
October 15, 2025
Traditional Bee Grant Application Closes
October 31, 2025
Notification of All Bee Grant Applications
December 17, 2025
Delivery of Bee Grant Packages
February 2026
Bee Grant Recipient | Gold Hill School | Boulder, CO
Webinars
Get started with your bee grant application by attending an upcoming webinar.
Bee Grant Overview Webinar
Wednesday, September 10
9a PST | 10a MST | 11a CST | 12p EST
Bee Grant Q&A Webinar
Tuesday, September 23
3p PST | 4p MST | 5p CST | 6p EST
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 grants@wholekidsfoundation.org.
You can also get a head start on your school or organization profile in SmartSimple while you wait for the grant to open.
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