Garden Grant school gardens grow more than plants. They provide habitat and food resources for bees and other pollinators while giving students hands-on opportunities to understand pollination, biodiversity and our food system.
Each garden becomes a classroom, and every flower becomes an opportunity to teach students why pollinators matter to our food, our communities and our planet.
The Talking Bees Garden Grant supports schools, libraries and community organizations in the Austin, Texas area, creating pollinator-friendly gardens that promote environmental education, hands-on learning, and biodiversity. The grants are provided by these Texas businesses:
Thanks to a generous grant from the Our Texas, Our Future program (a partnership between Healthy Hive Foundation and H-E-B), we are happy to share the Talking Bees Garden Grant impact.
Students, educators and families engaged in Talking Bees Roadshow, library, and school garden programs
2026 bee-friendly fans’ impact doubled from 2025 and expected growth year-over-year
Delivered a year-long, hands-on experience for students and educators about bees and native plants
Pollinator-friendly habitats had a growth spurt due to the installation in school and community gardens
2025 winners:
• Bee A Savior
• Oakhill Elementary
• IDEA Montopolis
• Presidential Meadows Elementary School
2025 winners:
• McBee Elementary
• Jessica Carpenter Elementary
• Grandview Hills Elementary
• Del Valle Elementary
• Del Valle Child Development Center
• Deep Wood Elementary
As part of your Talking Bees Garden Grant, the Healthy Hive Foundation will provide up to $1,000 in garden project support, directly applied towards bringing your pollinator garden to life. This may include:
🌱 Garden design and assessment
🌼 Native, bee-friendly flowers and plants
🪴 Soil and other garden materials
📚 Educational materials and pollinator resources
🐝 Custom garden kit featuring pollinator-friendly essentials
🤝 Ongoing support / collaboration with the Healthy Hive Foundation’s pollinator education team
Hands-on learning, ecosystem awareness, and community pride
Custom garden spaces, ongoing support, and learning tools
Green space beautification, volunteer engagement, and sustainability
Scalable models for pollinator education and environmental impact
Who: Public schools and public libraries
Where: Austin or surrounding areas (Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, Cedar Park, Buda, Kyle, Leander)
Preference will be given to applicants serving communities with limited access to environmental education resources or pollinator awareness programs
Sorry, the 2026 grant applications are closed and winners have been notified! The application will be back online in 2027 for another year of fun, gardens, and pollinators!
