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Federal and State Programs
The School Garden initiative is growing and expanding
nationwide. Consequently, opportunities have been increasing
for schools to obtain grant funding for gardens. We have a team
of people with a tremendous amount of experience in this area.
Please contact the District’s Grants and Resource Development
Team when applying for grants exceeding $10,000. Generally
speaking, this team is not usually involved in developing smaller
grants, but they are an excellent resource to obtain guidance.

Additionally, please be sure to reach out to this team whenever
you receive a grant. They will provide you with the information
necessary to track the use of these funds.

When your garden projects fit within grant parameters, be sure to:
• Complete all grant requirements
• Address specific questions outlined within the grant
• Provide donation intentions
• Provide sustainability plan
• Describe educational benefits
• Submit a reasonable budget
• Respect financial parameters of the grant
• List community partners
• Include pictures (if allowed by the grant)

Processing Grants Received
When a grant is awarded, you will be excited and you will feel a
great sense of accomplishment. To be certain that we can provide
you with the appropriate support, please refer to the following
procedures:

Provide the Budget Department with:
• Copy of the grant award letter
• Check received from the donor
• Proposed budget to include how the funds can and should be
used

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