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2026 Julia Rappaport Growing Gardeners Endowment Application

This annual grant provides an educator with funding to start or expand gardening science and hands on gardening in their schools and community. All session proposals must be submitted by April 26, 2026. Please note, this form must be completed in one sitting; please preview the application and prepare all materials before applying. The recipient will be announced at the 2026 AHS National Children & Youth Garden Symposium.
1.Applicant Contact Information
2.Please provide a bio or personal statement from the applicant/project leader.
3.Please describe your proposed project. Include details about your current garden and/or youth gardening programming (if existing), as well as your proposed garden and/or youth garden programming. This description should include project purpose, objectives and how you will accomplish them, and timeline.
4.I have discussed this project with the head decision-maker at my organization and have received permission to pursue this project if I am awarded the grant funding.
5.Please upload a proposed itemized budget for the project.
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6.Please attach supporting materials, such as letters of support from school administrators, compiled in one document. Letters of support significantly increase the strength of the application and consideration of the proposal.
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7.Is your youth gardening setting urban, suburban, or rural?
8.How many students will be impacted by this project?
9.What age is the project's primary audience?
10.How many of the youth this project will serve qualify for the free/reduced lunch program?
11.I understand that if my project is chosen, I will receive funding for one academic year and must use the funding within that year.
12.If my project is selected for funding, I understand that I will need to provide a short report about the project outcomes. I will also share a brief presentation about the project at the following year’s children’s gardening symposium (in-person, remotely, or by video), incorporating testimonials from children involved in the project.