School Gardens and Classroom Cooking Programs

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, established by Sprouts Farmers Market, is committed to promoting health and wellness in communities, particularly through hands-on nutrition and environmental education. Since its founding, the foundation has emphasized the importance of engaging young people in gardening and cooking programs at schools, understanding that early experiences with fresh food help shape healthier eating habits for life. The Sprouting School Gardens Grant is designed to enhance educational experiences for children by integrating school gardens and classroom cooking programs into daily learning. These programs aim to foster environmental stewardship, increase resilience among youth, and create empowered learners through experiential activities that encourage the tasting, growing, and preparation of fresh fruits and vegetables. This grant opportunity provides awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The funds may be used to support garden program operations, purchase program supplies, or provide stipends for educators leading these initiatives. The foundation's goal is to sustain and grow existing programs or help launch new efforts that align with their mission of fostering healthy communities. To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be either a school or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a school-based program. Additionally, the program must be located on a school campus and situated in a community where a Sprouts Farmers Market store is currently operating. This geographic limitation ensures that the foundation’s efforts are directly connected to the communities where their stores serve. Applications for the 2025 grant cycle are currently open and must be submitted by June 18, 2025. Notifications regarding funding decisions will be sent out in August 2025. Awardees will be invited to participate in a formal check presentation ceremony scheduled for September 2025. At this time, no specific contact email or phone number is listed publicly in the source materials. However, applicants can find more information and access the application through the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s section of the Sprouts Farmers Market website.