This is a reminder that the deadline for GrowNYC’s  mini-grant is April 23, 2014. Kudos to Marie Yip at 751M for winning a grant!

Grow to Learn is pleased to announce a Spring 2014

Growing and Learning Together Grant

10 Grow to Learn-registered gardens in the South Bronx, Central Brooklyn, and East and Central Harlem* are eligible to receive $1,000 towards garden supplies and materials!  What’s required to be in the running?  See our grant guidelines below.

To qualify for the Growing and Learning Together Grant, schools must complete the following by Wednesday, April 23rd :

  • Submit a paragraph explaining how your school would use $1000 for its garden.
  • Attend two GreenThumb workshops.
  • Connect with other NYC school gardens by participating in a partnership-building phone call with another school gardener.
  • RSVP to the Grow to Learn School Garden Social in your neighborhood!

Interested in participating?  Learn more and get started here!

Winners of the 2014 Growing and Learning Together Grant will be announced at the School Garden Socials!  Checks must be made out to your school or school PTA and winning schools will receive their checks at the School Garden Social in their neighborhood.

*These areas were selected because they have been designated as priorities for NYC’s Department of Public Health with offices established to target resources and promote health equity and reduce health disparities.