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USDA Announces Funding to Expand School Community Gardens and Garden-Based Learning Opportunities

USDA Announces Funding to Expand School Community Gardens and Garden-Based Learning Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will establish a People's Garden School Pilot Program to develop and run community gardens at eligible high-poverty schools; teach students involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet, and nutrition; and evaluate the learning outcomes. This $1 million pilot program is authorized under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. A cooperative agreement will be awarded to implement a program in up to five States. To be eligible as project sites, schools must have 50 percent or more students qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals.

via usda.gov

Posted by Amy Bender Webb

Obama Foodorama: USDA Will Award People's Garden School Grants

USDA Will Award People's Garden School Grants

USDA's Food and Nutrition Service is running a pilot program to foster food gardens in schools, as part of the People's Garden project. $1 million will be split between grantees, selected from between 3 and 5 states. Applications are now being accepted and close Oct. 8. Go here for more information and application links.
Public, private, non-profit and faith-based groups are eligible to apply.

via obamafoodorama.blogspot.com

Posted by Toms Garden

National Gardening Association - Grants and Awards

NGA is delighted to announce that The Home Depot Garden Club has returned as our Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2010. For more than 25 years, NGA's Youth Garden Grants program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters reap rewards and vital life lessons from working in gardens and habitats, and thanks to the generosity of The Home Depot Garden Club, we can reach many more eager young learners.

via assoc.garden.org

Posted by Toms Garden

Project Orange Thumb | Fiskars

WHAT INSPIRED ORANGE THUMB?

Started in 2002, Project Orange Thumb® is a grant program that provides community garden groups with the tools and materials they need to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education.

During our inaugural year, we partnered with the Chicago Park District and the Garfield park Conservatory Alliance to provide tools, materials and support to three community gardens in Chicago.

Marking our 8th successful year in 2010, Project Orange Thumb® has provided over 115 community groups with nearly $1 million to create and develop their own special community gardens. These included projects geared toward community involvement, neighborhood beautification, sustainable agriculture and/or horticultural education.

Community garden groups, as well as schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, etc. are encouraged to apply.

The 2010 grant application is over. Stay tuned for more information regarding 2011 grant applications.

Grant Recipients Receive:

Up to $1,000.00 in Fiskars® Garden Tools

Project Orange Thumb® t-shirts

Up to $1,000.00 for other materials such as plants, seeds, mulch, etc.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this program, please contact us here – orangethumb@fiskars.com or call 800-500-4849.