Growing Good Gardens Grants Program (2020)

Life Education

Life Education, in association with Yates Australia, are giving away $10,000 worth of garden grants to Australian Schools, Pre-Schools and Community Groups.

Criteria & Eligibility

Any school (primary, secondary or pre-school), kindergarten, childcare centre, or youth/community group (e.g. Scouts, sports clubs etc) seeking to educate young Australians about gardening and healthy living can apply for up to $1,000.

Successful groups will be chosen based on the following criteria:

Plans that encourage a passion for growing and promoting healthy lifestyle choices
Links to Life Education’s ‘Growing Good Friends’ Module. This module explores:

nutrition
physical activity
positive relationships
personal safety

Level of hands-on student, school and community involvement
Realistic and detailed project plans
Integration into the school curriculum or youth/community group program to maximise environmental learning.

If you don’t know where to start with an idea your garden or you’re looking for some inspiration, check out the Garden Inspiration page, with suggests;