There are a variety of ways schools can fund a garden project including fundraising and grant opportunities. Garden projects can connect to school improvement planning, youth-led climate change action, student learning and well-being. Discuss with your school Principal if a garden project can help support your school's improvement goals and if funding can be made available to support the project.
School Council:
Reach out to your school council to inform them of your garden project and discuss creative ways they could help assist (e.g., fundraising, donating materials such as garden tools or hosting a community seed exchange).
Grants:
Schools can receive guidance to help prepare a garden grant application with realistic goals, timelines and budgets. If your school is considering applying for a garden grant, contact: Robin.McCrudden@tdsb.on.ca
TDSB schools are eligible to apply for garden funding through the following grant opportunities:
City of Toronto: PollinateTO Grants
Whole Kids Foundation: Whole Kids Garden Grant
The Board has a larger list of approved grants you can peruse (staff login required).
Fundraising:
Participating in local school fundraising activity to support your school garden project can be a valuable experience for students and can help engage your school community. All school-related fundraising activities must be approved by the school principal.
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