Apply to Become a Katie's Krops School Grower!
This application is for brick and mortar schools, both public and private. To begin your application, create a video! In your video, please share the following:
~Who are you? Tell us a little about your school, where you are located, what students will be involved with the growing process, and how it will impact learning.
~Why do you want to be a Katie's Krops School Grower?
~Share who will help you grow your tower garden and where you will share your harvest.
~Lastly, please include anything else you want us to know when evaluating your application. Show your true self and have fun with your video.
Your video should include students and faculty who will be involved in the growing process.
The video should be at most 5 minutes.
Complete the information part of the application.
This section includes your name, contact information, and information for an additional school administration contact.
Upload your video to the application.
Hit send
Important Details:
~All applications must list two teachers or staff members responsible for the garden. We recognize that school staff can change, which is why we require two contacts.
~School administration approval must be given.
~Applicants commit to a minimum of two years of growing their garden. We want to create a sustainable solution to hunger, and all Katie's Krops Growers are eligible for funds to grow year after year. We have gardens that have been growing with us for 13 years!
~All applicants must report on their gardens using a private grower website. Reporting includes sharing photos, harvest totals, and garden updates. This will allow us to see how fabulous your garden is! If growers do not report on the private grower website, they must return their funding.
If you are selected as a 2025 Katie's Krops Grower, you will receive the following:
~A tower garden kit and a $100 stipend for gardening supplies.
~Support from the Katie's Krops Team, including our excellent Master Gardener.
You will have access to our private reporting website to connect with fellow Growers. Youth selected as Katie's Krops Growers are eligible for funds to continue to grow year after year, and we also award a scholarship to our Grower of the Year.
~During the growing season, you can enter contests and win great prizes.
~You will be eligible for funds to continue to grow, year after year.
~ Most importantly, you will be empowered to grow a positive change in your community and help your neighbors facing challenging times!