Fall 2010 School Garden Grant Application!
Posted: August 28, 2010
Slow Food First Coast, a non-profit organization that works toward creating a food system that is based on the principles of quality and pleasure, environmental sustainability, and social justice, is offering three teachers the opportunity to receive a school garden kit valued at over $250.
Who can apply?
Any currently employed St. Johns County elementary school teacher.
What will you receive if selected?
Your school garden kit will include:
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an easy to assemble and transport (no tools required) 4’ X 8’ container garden raised bed made of recycled plastic
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organic soil
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heritage seeds and plant starters
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a school garden guidebook
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lesson plans correlated to Sunshine State Standards, and
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a one-time workshop with Master Gardeners and other teachers who have successfully implemented school gardens in the past
What do you need to do?
- Plant an organic garden during the 2009-2010 school year
- The garden must include food (herbs, vegetables, etc.)
- Have administrative support
- Include plans on integrating the garden into your curriculum
- Use vegetables grown in the garden for a taste experience for your students
- Continue the garden project beyond the current year
- Provide feedback and some sort of portfolio (website, photos, journal entries, etc) at year’s end
Download Applications Here!
MS Word Format: School Gardens Grant Application Form
Adobe PDF Format: School
Gardens Grant Application Form