The mission of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants.
The Acorn Grant supports Orange County public schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, specifically focusing on funding school gardens that incorporate California native plants. The amount awarded varies from $150 to $500, determined by the garden's size and the cost of the native plants.