Bee Grants from the Whole Kids Foundation and The Bee Cause Project fund hive observation projects in the United States and Canada. New applicants may request an Indoor Observation Hive or Monetary Grant, both valued at $2,500. Previous grantees may also request a Renewal valued at $750.
Part I (applicant registration and information) and Renewal Grants are due by October 15, 2024. Full submissions for new applicants are due by October 31, 2024.
Eligibility
This grant is open to schools and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. or Canada who serve at least ten K-12 students.
All applicants must have an experienced beekeeper to serve as their Bee Mentor. The Bee Cause Project can help with finding a mentor, if necessary.
Grant Types
Indoor Observation Hive
Grantees will receive:
- A custom-made Indoor Observation Hive from The Bee Cause Project, including frames
- $500 for hive maintenance and incidentals
- A feeder apparatus and insulated hive cover
- Support materials and videos
- Educational materials
Monetary Grant
Grantees will receive:
- $1,500 to purchase a hive or improve existing bee programming
- Support materials and videos
- Educational materials
Renewal Grant
Grantees will received:
- $500
- Technical support, program development, and remote consultation from The Bee Cause Project.
- Educator Resources
Pay-It-Forward Fundraiser
All grantees are asked to hold a fundraiser to help fund future Bee Grants. Fundraisers are an opportunity to educate the community about the project and the importance of bees.
There are no limitations on what kind of fundraiser you hold, but The Bee Cause Project has partnered with the Savannah Bee Company who will donate jars of honey to sell.
