The North Dakota Department of Agriculture received federal funding through the USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program to provide early childcare education centers with a STEM learning opportunity. This grant will enable NDDA to provide 10 licensed early childhood centers the opportunity to learn about growing specialty crops. Applications not funded by NDDA will be reviewed by the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) through the Maternal and Child Health Program to determine if the application may be funded by HHS.
Eligibility: Licensed North Dakota early childhood education centers
GARDEN KITS GRANT TIMELINE
Description | Timelines/Deadlines |
|---|---|
Grant Application Open | February 3, 2025 |
Grant Application Due | February 28, 2025 |
Grantees Notified of Award | March 14, 2025 |
Projects Completed By | September 30, 2025 |
Submit Receipts for Reimbursement By | October 1, 2025 |
| Surveys Completed By | October 10, 2025 |
Successful applicants will receive $400 to purchase plants, seeds, garden equipment, planting materials, lumber for raised garden beds or indoor hydroponic garden equipment. Additional resources and onsite educational opportunities will be provided.
No items may be purchased prior to approval of your application and all items must be purchased prior to receiving funds. Grantees must register with the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget and submit receipts of purchases by the deadline in order to receive reimbursement.
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Garden Kits Contact
Jenna Nieters
Local Foods Marketing Specialist
701-328-2659
jnieters@nd.gov