2025 Seeds for Education Online Application

The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education grant program (SFE) advances Wild Ones’ mission to spread awareness of the benefits of using native plants by providing funding for native plants and native seeds for projects that engage youth (preschool to high school) directly in planning, planting and caring for native plant gardens. The 2025 grant application will open on July 14th and will close on November 15th at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. If you are new to native plants, please email us at [email protected] for clarification or assistance with the application.

**Please Note: The SFE grant application is a web-based form that does not allow the saving of drafts.** Applications must be completed in one session. Applicants are strongly encouraged to compose and save their responses ahead of time in a word processor and paste their answers into the web-based form when finalized. A worksheet of application questions can be downloaded here. Following this process will ensure your responses are not lost if your browser unexpectedly times out or quits during the completion of the form.

Grant CycleApplication OpenDisbursementReports Due
2023July 15 – Nov 15, 2022Feb 15, 2023Feb 28, 2024
2024July 14 – Nov 15, 2023Feb 15, 2024Feb 28, 2025
2025July 15 – Nov 15, 2024Feb 14, 2025Feb 28, 2026

Applications are only available July-November and the form cannot be saved. A worksheet of application questions can be downloaded here.


SFE Application 2025

Organization Information

Please note: SFE applications are limited to organizations located in the United States. If you are a Territory of the United States and would like to submit an application, please reach out to [email protected] for assistance. Thank you!

(2) Organization Address
(2) Organization Address
City
State
Zip/Postal

Project Coordinator Information


(6) Project Coordinator Name
(6) Project Coordinator Name
First
Last

Project/Garden Details


(13) Address of Garden Location (if different from organization location above).
(13) Address of Garden Location (if different from organization location above).
City
State
Zip/Postal
(Limit of 3,000 characters/500 words)
(Limit of 3,000 characters/500 words)

Maximum file size: 8MB

Click here to see sample sketches/diagrams of final site plans:

Click here to see sample sketches/diagrams of final site plans.

(Limit of 3,000 characters/500 words)
(Limit of 3,000 characters/500 words)
(Limit of 3,000 characters/500 words)

Maximum file size: 8MB

Click here to see sample sketches/diagrams of final site plans.

(25) Project Budget

SFE grant funds cover native plants and native seeds only and the total amount of your request may not exceed $500.00. Provide the following information for the plants/seeds selected for your project. (Note: You may add as many rows as needed to list each of your resources.)

Wild Ones Chapter Support

We strongly encourage applicants to partner with a local Wild Ones chapter for additional support and resources. Collaborating with a chapter can enhance your project’s success and provide valuable community connections. If you are collaborating with a local Wild Ones chapter on your project, please provide the following information:
(27) Wild Ones Chapter Contact
(27) Wild Ones Chapter Contact
First
Last
Click here to find a Wild Ones chapter near you.

Before You Submit

(Limit of 3,000 characters/500 words)

Attestation

I understand that the awarding of grants and amount of grants shall be subject to the sole discretion of Wild Ones. I also understand project details and designs become the property of Wild Ones, and if I am awarded a grant, Wild Ones shall have the right to supply others with this information and disseminate its underlying concepts and/or ideas. If awarded a grant, I agree to acknowledge this funding source in any project publicity or printed materials and to submit an expense accounting to Wild Ones within one year of the date of the award letter. Wild Ones and/or any of its agents, officials, and employees shall assume no responsibility or liability for claims of damage of any kind to property or for claims of injury to any person in connection with the award or distribution of a grant. I understand that I am responsible for securing and retaining parental approval and release for any photos and/or videos provided to Wild Ones for any youth under the age of 18 and that Wild Ones has permission to use submitted project photos and/or videos in any public media about Wild Ones. I certify that I have obtained the necessary approval from my organization to submit this grant application and move forward with our garden project if we are awarded funds. IF AWARDED any grant, APPLICANT AGREES TO DO THE FOLLOWING: a. Provide Wild Ones with a point of contact to receive funds within 2 weeks of award notification. b. Submit a project report at the completion of the grant (1 year after award) that includes, digital photos/videos (especially of children or youth actively planting or using the project site) or student artwork, poetry, etc. Newspaper articles or other media reports about the project are also welcome. c. Submit the attached License Agreement allowing Wild Ones to use all photos, videos, artwork, and other media provided by applicant as part of the application, project report, or other communication with Wild Ones concerning the project. By submitting this application, applicant is stating that applicant has obtained and retains on file a Publication Release for each item submitted to Wild Ones and a Release from each person depicted in any image or recording submitted to Wild Ones, including parental permission for any person under age 18. d. Acknowledge Wild Ones funding of your garden in project publicity and printed materials. e. Notify Wild Ones of other project highlights or events so we may participate as deemed appropriate by your organization’s regulations.
(29) I understand and agree to the above attestation.

Grant Applicant’s Name
Grant Applicant's Name
First
Last

Upon submission, a copy of your completed application will be emailed to both the grant applicant and project coordinator.