Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Pollinators at Happy Hollow

As a Certified Wildlife Habitat and Certified Monarch Waystation, Happy Hollow supports pollinators in multiple ways. There are pollinator habitats throughout the Park & Zoo, including the Backyard Habitat demonstration garden. Happy Hollow also hosts beekeeping workshops, sells honey from the apiary and raises funds for pollinators through our Quarters for Conservation program.

Progress for Pollinators Grant

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the Happy Hollow Foundation’s Progress for Pollinators grant program seeks community members who are dedicated to creating pollinator-friendly habitats.

Grant guidelines

Organizations may receive up to $2,500 per project. Organizations can apply for more than one project, but preference will be given to those who have not already received a grant within the past year.
To be eligible, applicants must have space for planting that is accessible to the public, a minimum of 100 square feet in area and is located within Santa Clara County.
501 (c) non-profit organizations, schools, nature centers, and local or state-run organizations committed to community based conservation are encouraged to apply.
Project design should incorporate the themes of conservation, creativity, and fun.
Project must contain a teaching component, with a signage installation or personal interpretation, that educates the community about native pollinators and native plants.
Projects must also align with the City of San José and Santa Clara County sustainable landscaping guidelines.
Organizers must send a written update and photos six months after beginning the project and again within 30 days of completing the project. The Happy Hollow conservation team will then schedule a site visit to present an official Progress for Pollinator sign to be placed in the garden.

Deadlines

Grant applications are now approved on a twice-a-year basis by completing the form below. The application deadline for the Fall 2024 grant cycle is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 1.

Please allow up to 30 days for us to respond to your application. For questions, please contact [email protected] .

Full name *

Title *

Organization *

Organization type (school, non-profit organization, etc) *

Phone *

Email *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Website / URL

Tax EIN or ID *

Short description of your organization *

Project description *

Please describe how the space will benefit pollinators, and what kinds of pollinators. *

What is your plan for a teachable component for your local community? (I.e. signage, interpretation) *

How will you involve your community in this project? *

How are you planning for irrigation and maintenance of your natural space? *

What is your scheduled plan or timeline for creating your pollinator space within the 6 months of receiving the grant? *

What is your long term vision for your pollinator space? *

Who will be involved in supporting the natural space? (Partners, volunteers, etc.) *

How will you ensure that the natural space will continue to thrive? *

Total amount requested *

Project budget *

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Please upload a .pdf, .doc, or .xls file of your project budget for the total amount requested

Photo upload of current site condition *

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Please attach a photo of the current space. Please upload as a .jpg, .png, .doc or .pdf

Site design *

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Please upload an accurate scale design of the natural space, including plant names. Please upload as a .doc or .pdf

Plant list *

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Please upload a plant list for the project, including plant species, number of each species needed, location where you plan to acquire them, and a price list. Please upload as a .doc or .pdf

2021 Progress for Pollinator grant recipients

Meredith's Corner

Meredith's Corner provides habitat for native bees at Schallenberger Elementary School.

Martial Cottle

Friends of Master Gardeners presents Pollinator Hill at Martial Cottle Park.

Schmahl Science Workshops (SSW)

Located in San Jose, SSW, a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, provides science workshops to schools that do not have the resources to include science as a regular part of their instructional program.

Island Drive Pollinator Garden

This pollinator garden is located at Island Drive in Palo Alto.

Guinda Street Garden

A beautiful pollinator friendly garden located at the corner of Guinda Street and Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto.