Florida Wildflower Foundation
Seedlings for Schools (school wildflower garden grant)
Free native wildflower gardens for Florida schools: 30 seedlings plus lessons and expert help. Private schools are named, and homeschool co-ops can apply for a community garden.
- Amount
- 30 native wildflower seedlings, classroom resources and garden guidance (in-kind)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Apr 30, 2027 (184 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opPublic and private pre-K-12 teachers in Florida. Homeschools qualify only when the garden is in a community space such as a co-op.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Florida only
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on flawildflowers.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether a for-profit microschool counts as a private school
What to do now
- Step 1: Pick a sunny outdoor spot on school (or co-op community) property and get the administrator's OK
- Step 2: Clear turf and weeds and take three photos
- Step 3: Plan how the garden fits your lessons
- Step 4: Apply March 1 to April 30, 2027
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Public and private pre-K through grade 12 teachers may apply.”
The garden must be on public or private school property with the administrator's OK, or for homeschools in a community space such as a co-op (not a home). The applicant must be a full-time teacher or school employee, tie the garden to the curriculum, and send three photos of a weed-free site. A December survey is required; good gardens can get more seedlings in spring. Faith hint: not_stated. Paid-to hint: classroom (plants and materials).
- Florida public or private pre-K-12 school (or a co-op's community space)
- Full-time teacher or school employee applies
- Prepared outdoor garden site with three photos
- December survey and photos
Timing
Applications for 2027 are open March 1 to April 30, 2027. Awards in late May; plants ship at the start of the school year.