School Gardening Grant Criteria
Who
can apply: Available for public schools in the Tempe and Kyrene school
districts in grades K-12. Schools with existing gardens qualify.
Funding:
Schools participating in this partnership can receive as much as $ 1000
in grant money for implementing a selected project. Funding is limited,
applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis.
Criteria:
Participating schools should demonstrate water conservation techniques
best suited to their selected project.
Applicants are asked to submit a basic garden plan with an appropiate
budget.
Grant money is not to be used for contracted labor, however, can be
used for the purchase of plant material, hardware and other irrigation-related
materials.
Deliverables:
Submit all receipts for items purchased. Applicants are also asked
to submit reports from their students describing their gardening experiences
using water as a resource. Incorporation of water conservation ideas and
practices are a plus.
Additionally, at the end of the school year, faculty are asked to submit
a letter on school letterhead detailing the effectiveness and failures
of the project.
Photographs of any aspect of the project would be appreciated.
Limited horticultural assistance will be provided upon request.
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