Newark Grows School Garden Mini-Grant : Mini-Grant Programs : Greater Newark Conservancy

Newark Grows School Garden Mini-Grant

Grant Overview

This mini-grant program is supported through The Nourishing Newark Community Grants Program, a local funding opportunity developed to convene multiple sectors (non-profits, schools, urban farmers, community gardeners, and others) to work collectively and pool resources to more effectively fight food insecurity in our community.

Through this mini-grant program, Greater Newark Conservancy will award Newark public or charter schools between $500-$1,500 to go towards starting or enhancing a school garden / outdoor learning classroom.

Greater Newark Conservancy fosters collaboration in our community at the intersection of environmental, food, and racial justice to promote the health and well being of Newark residents. Our programs work to reverse the long history of systemic racism to improve social determinants of health by expanding access to green spaces, nutritious food, wellness education, and youth development.

Eligibility:
-Newark PreK-12 Public and Charter Schools
-Must be for a school garden or outdoor learning classroom project
-Only one application per school will be accepted. Multiple applications will be disqualified.

Funding available: Multiple grants of up to $1,500. Total of $10,000 to be awarded.

Deadline:
-The deadline to submit this application is JANUARY 23, 2023 at 11:59pm

Awards will be announced JANUARY 2023.

School Garden and Grant Workshops:
November 15th 4:00-5:30pm
December 8th 6:00-7:00pm (REGISTER HERE)

All grant recipients are required to attend a virtual grant orientation in Spring 2023. Program updates and final report will be required.

Questions? Please reach out to our Director of Youth & Family Education, Sarah O'Leary, at soleary@citybloom.org

Mini-Grant Programs

SECTION 1: PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

Applicant Information

Primary Contact Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Phone Number

Primary Contact Title/Role (if applicable)

School Name

School Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

SECTION 2: PROJECT OVERVIEW

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Is your project a new garden / outdoor learning classroom or is it expanding on an existing project?

New Project
Existing Project

In less than 400 words, describe your overall goals for your school garden / outdoor learning classroom.

Proposed location of garden project.

What do you intend to purchase for your school garden / outdoor learning classroom? What materials are needed, such as raised beds, soil, plants, seeds, tools, etc?

How do you plan to maintain the school garden / outdoor learning center during summer breaks?

How will your school garden / outdoor learning classroom benefit your entire school community?

Is your school garden / outdoor learning classroom currently being used as as teaching resource for students?

If you answered yes, how many students approximately are regularly using the school garden/outdoor learning classroom?

How many students would you envision reaching with this funding?

SECTION 3: SCHOOL COMMITTEE & SUPPORT

We want your school garden or outdoor learning classroom to be a lasting and sustainable resource for your school. A committee is needed to build, maintain, and keep the momentum going for years to come. It is helpful to have a mix of teachers, school administration, custodial engineers, and parents/guardians on your committee. Please list 3 committee members below. Please include their name, email, and role in the school.

Name of Committee Member #1

Please provide the name Committee Member #1.

Email of Committee Member #1

Please provide the email of Committee Member #1

Role of Committee Member #1

Please provide the role of Committee Member #1.

Name of Committee Member #2

Please provide the name of Committee Member #2.

Email of Committee Member #2

Please provide the email for Committee Member #2.

Role of Committee Member #2

Please provide the role of Committee Member #2.

Name of Committee Member #3

Please provide the name of Committee Member #3.

Email of Committee Member #3

Please provide the email of Committee Member #3.

Role of Committee Member #3

Please provide the role of Committee Member #3.

Does your school work with any external organizations to support your garden/outdoor learning space?

SECTION 4: FILE UPLOAD

Please upload a letter of approval of the project from your school principal or vice principal. It must be on official school letterhead with a handwritten or electronic signature.

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Please upload a picture of your proposed or existing garden / outdoor learning classroom and/or a detailed map of the site.

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Please upload a detailed budget for materials you intend to purchase through this mini-grant.

Use excel or an organized table. Research price of items and add all items accurately. To help make a budget, view a sample budget online.

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Download Budget Template

Learn something new.

Greater Newark Conservancy offers hands-on, inquiry based environmentally themed programs. The Conservancy’s professional staff is a partner in educating your students.

Volunteer with us

Get outside and enjoy some nature at our Outdoor Learning Center or Urban Farm! Volunteers are a vital part of Greater Newark Conservancy’s mission and operations. You can volunteer as an individual or as a group.

Visit Our Center.

We’re very proud that the opening of our Judith L. Shipley Urban Environmental Center in 2004 marked the very first appearance of an urban environmental center in New Jersey.

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