School Garden Bed Grant Program
In 2016, after thousands of donations to local school and Life Lab gardens, we recognized a broader need and founded our School Garden Bed Grant Program. We have awarded ten School Garden Bed grants annually to local schools where we do business.
Every year in the early fall, eligible schools within 25 miles of a Big Creek Lumber location that did not receive a Garden Bed Grant the prior year (schools may receive one every other year) and have a plan in place to continue the garden program are encouraged to apply. All eligible applications will be placed in a drawing and ten winners will be selected at random, two per yard. Garden bed deliveries take place every spring just in time to plant spring gardens at the school.
Please fill out the general information on this grant application form. Applications are accepted annually from August-October. We encourage all eligible schools to apply. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about construction, where their food comes from and healthy eating habits. 2025 Garden Bed Grant Application
2024 Recipients:
- Alicia Reyes Elementary School in Merced, CA
- Stoneridge Christian School in Atwater, CA
- Pescadero Elementary in Pescadero, CA
- Cunha Intermediate School in Half Moon Bay, CA
- STEPS Program in Paso Robles, CA
- Kermit King Elementary in Paso Robles, CA
- San Lorenzo Valley Elementary in Felton, CA
- Alternative Family Education in Santa Cruz, CA
- Cave Language Academy in Vallejo, CA
- Robert Semple Elementary in Benicia, CA
- Landmark Elementary in WAtsonville, CA
- Mintie White Elementary in Watsonville, CA
2023 Recipients:
- Alianza Charter School in Watsonville, CA
- Brook Knoll Elementary in Scotts Valley, CA
- Calabasas Elementary School in Watsonville, CA
- Coastside Preschool in Half Moon Bay, CA
- Delaveaga Elementary in Santa Cruz, CA
- H. A. Hyde Elementary School in Watsonville, CA
- Ortega Elementary in Pacifica, CA
- Paso Robles Co-Op Preschool in Paso Robles, CA
- Peggy Heller Elementary in Atwater, CA
- San Benito Elementary in Atascadero, CA
2022 Recipients:
- Cypress High School in Santa Cruz, CA
- El Granada Elementary in El Granada, CA
- La Honda Elementary School in La Honda, CA
- Montara Preschool in Montara, CA
- Pescadero Middle/High School in Pescadero, CA
- San Juan School in San Juan Bautista, CA
- Santa Rosa Academic Academy in Atascadero, CA
- Templeton Middle School in Templeton, CA
- Twin Lakes Christian School in Aptos, CA
- Watsonville Charter School of the Arts in Watsonville, CA
2020/2021 Recipients:
- Almond Acres Charter Academy in San Miguel, CA
- Alvin S. Hatch Elementary in Half Moon Bay, CA
- Coastal Community Preschool in Santa Cruz, CA
- Half Moon Bay High School in Half Moon Bay, CA
- Linscott Charter School in Watsonville, CA
- Pajaro Middle School in Pajaro, CA
- Vine Hill Elementary School in Scotts Valley, CA
- Virginia Peterson Elementary in Paso Robles, CA
- Waterford High School in Waterford, CA
- Winton Middle School in Winton, CA
2019 Recipients:
- Farmdale Elementary School in Merced, CA
- H.A. Hyde Elementary School in Watsonville, CA
- Kings Mountain Elementary School in Woodside, CA
- La Honda Elementary School in La Honda, CA
- Paloma Creek High School in Atascadero, CA
- Paso Robles Co-Op Preschool in Paso Robles, CA
- Sheehy Elementary School in Merced, CA
- Shoreline Middle School in Santa Cruz, CA
- Starlight Elementary School in Watsonville, CA
- Valencia Elementary School in Aptos, CA
2018 Recipients:
- Cesar E. Chavez Middle School in Watsonville, CA
- Coastside Children’s Programs in Half Moon Bay, CA
- Del Mar Elementary School in Morro Bay, CA
- E.A. Hall Middle School in Watsonville, CA
- Gault Elementary School in Santa Cruz, CA
- Happy Valley Elementary School in Santa Cruz, CA
- Luther Burbank Elementary School in Merced, CA
- Pescadero Elementary School in Pescadero, CA
- Thomas Olaeta Elementary School in Atwater, CA
- Virginia Peterson Elementary School in Paso Robles, CA
2017 Recipients:
- Bayview Elementary in Santa Cruz, CA
- Fruitland Christian Preschool in Atwater, CA
- A. Hyde Elementary School in Watsonville, CA
- La Honda Elementary School in La Honda, CA
- Mintie White Elementary School in Watsonville, CA
- Ortega Elementary School in Pacifica, CA
- Scotts Valley High School in Scotts Valley, CA
- Anthony’s School in Merced, CA
- Templeton Middle School in Templeton, CA
- Vineyard Elementary School in Templeton, CA
2016 Recipients:
- Almond Acres Charter Academy in San Miguel, CA
- Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School in Half Moon Bay, CA
- Aromas School in Aromas, CA
- Boulder Creek Elementary School in Boulder Creek, CA
- Branciforte Middle School in Santa Cruz, CA
- Farallone View Elementary School in Montara, CA
- Orchard School in Aptos, CA
- Our Lady of Mercy School in Merced, CA
- Paul Lutheran School in Merced, CA
- Templeton Elementary School in Templeton, CA