Project Apis m.'s Seeds for Bees® program awards cover crop seed to farmers and beekeepers within the state of California. The program's seed mixes are designed to bloom at strategic times of the season, providing critical pollinator forage and multiple soil health benefits. 

Seeds for Bees® is a program of ProjectApis m.,a nonprofit organization, which relies on donations from businesses, farmers, and beekeepers and does not receive government funding. 
Seeds for Bees® is a multi-year program:

• 1st year participants qualify for up to $2,500 in free seed

• 2nd year participants qualify for up to $1,500 in free seed

• Returning participants (3 or more years) qualify for discounted seed prices and free shipping
  Applications are evaluated based on their forage potential for managed honeybees, local ecosystems, native species, and adjacent working lands.
  Project Apis m. has sole discretion in final application decisions

 

Click the button below to apply for the 2026 Seeds for Bees season!

Application Form