Grow to Learn Mini-Grant

Apply for a Grow to Learn Mini-Grant!

Receive up to $2,000 for your school garden!

Please submit your application by May 1, 2013.

When you register your school garden with Grow to Learn you become eligible to receive materials and expert assistance from GreenThumb, and can also apply for a Grow to Learn Mini-Grant of between $500 and $2,000 to start or expand your school garden.

Guidelines

Who is eligible?

Grant applications are accepted from New York City public and charter schools who have also registered with Grow to Learn.

We recognize that school garden programs come in many sizes, shapes, and locations including classrooms, schoolyards, rooftops, and partnerships with urban farms or community gardens, all of which are eligible to apply for grants.

How are applications evaluated?

We are looking for projects that are well-planned, attainable and have a positive impact on children with relation to nutrition and environmental education. Applicants should demonstrate a plan that emphasizes youth-centered learning and working in a garden. Applicants should also indicate whether and how funding would be used to construct a new garden, support a start-up garden program, or to expand an established garden program.

How to Apply

Step 1: Register your school garden with Grow to Learn by completing "Part 1" through "Part 7" of the Grow to Learn Registration Form. If you are ready to apply for a Mini-Grant, proceed to Step 2 below. If not, submit your Grow to Learn Registration Form and proceed to Step 3 below. Your registration form will be saved and you can choose to apply for a Mini-Grant when you are ready.

Step 2: Complete "Part 8" of the Grow to Learn Registration Form. Relax and take a break - you earned it!

Step 3: Attend a GreenThumb workshop to receive FREE materials for your school garden! See the GreenThumb Program Guide for a current workshop schedule.

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