Youth Garden Grant
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At Gateway Greening nothing brings us greater pleasure than seeing vacant or underutilized areas turned into productive, beautiful, and educational learning environments. That’s why each year we offer the opportunity for schools and youth focused organizations to apply for Youth Gardens. Through a partnership with The Monsanto Fund, Gateway Greening provides the Kids Garden Fresh Program, allowing youth to learn through hands on activities, improve their school and community, and enjoy fresh healthy produce.
Gateway Greening serves schools and youth organizations located in St. Louis City and County. Projects are selected based on a number of factors including: need, the quality of the garden space, the level of community and staff support, and the thoroughness of the plan for using the garden space. Awarded sites are typically supported with garden tools, materials (hardscape and landscape), curricular resources and trainings. Groups are urged to apply only for projects they are certain they can maintain. Much weeding and watering will be required to establish successful new plantings. In the warmest months, projects may require deep watering and weeding several times weekly.
Please be aware that the Kids Garden Fresh Application is extensive because Gateway Greening is committed to funding projects that are prepared for long term success. Coordinating with organization/school staff, planning garden logistics, and assessing the project’s needs are time consuming and necessary steps for successful completion of the application. Gateway Greening recommends a minimum of two weeks turnaround time to complete an application.
If you are wondering whether the Kids Garden Fresh Program is a good fit for your school please consult examples of past projects and a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Thanks for your interest in the Kids Garden Fresh Program. To see if your school or youth organization is eligible please take the Gateway Greening eligibility quiz. If you are eligible you will be prompted to register. A Gateway Greening staff member or volunteer will then contact you with follow up questions and to schedule a site visit in May.
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