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Another possible funding source is SWFWMD. They have funding for Splash! School Grants:
Splash! school grants offer up to $3,000 per school on a reimbursement basis only and are available to public, private and homeschool teachers, grades pre-K through 12. Teachers may apply individually or as a group.
Past school grant projects include student monitoring of local water quality, field trips and outreach campaigns designed to promote awareness of water-conserving practices. Check out the Featured Grant Projects section for additional ideas.
In brief, projects should:
- Fall under one or more of the following categories: water conservation, water quality, watersheds, flood protection or natural systems.
- Offer students the opportunity to learn more about freshwater resources and turn their understanding into action.
- Support the SWFWMD's vision of a stable, ample supply of clean water for all appropriate users, including the environment.
- Describe measurable objectives that can be easily evaluated.
- Involve a message and/or lesson that can be shared with the greater school community or neighborhood.
For additional expectations, check out the Writing Your Application and Expectations of Grant Recipients sections.
Also, Florida School Gardens info and funding available on the University of Florida Site:
Funding your school garden can become the biggest obstacle to overcome. But don't fear-help is available and in many forms!
The first step to acquiring money is to formulate a budget. When developing your budget you will need to consider many things. Gather estimates for costs for such things as soil, plants, fertilizers, garden tools, educational supplements, and miscellaneous items.
Once you have composed your budget, it's time to locate money. Funding can come from many places, the first being your school. Ask your school if they have a budget for a garden project. The school may be more likely to fund your garden project if the garden is shown to be an educational tool and classroom asset.
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