School Garden Grants For 2023-2024
Looking for a school garden grant to fund your school gardening projects? There are 7 options below!
If you have been dreaming of creating a new school garden or reviving an old one, but the barrier is financial - worry no more! There are a legion of school garden grants for gardening and environmental programs available in Australia that can provide the much needed funds to set up a garden bed, buy soil and seeds, or set up a school composting program.
I’ve included 7 school garden grants within Australia that support a range of environmental initiatives below. And if you do get the cash needed to start that school garden (I hope you do), check out my free 2024 Gardening Calendar below for information on the great veggies and bee-friendly flowers to plant across the seasons. Good luck!
School garden grants are available across Australia
School Garden Grants | 2023-2024
Toyota Landcruiser Biodiversity Support Program
Description: Grants to support biodiversity projects, including native habitat restoration and conservation education, within schools.
Grant Amount: Up to $5,000.
Website: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/toyota-biodiversity-grants/
Australian Ethical Community Grants
Description: Funding for schools to implement sustainability projects, such as gardens, recycling programs, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Grant Amount: Up to $20,000.
Website: https://www.australianethical.com.au/community-grants/
Westpac Bicentennial Foundation - Westpac Scholars Trust
Description: Scholarships for school teachers and educators who want to develop their knowledge and skills in environmental education.
Grant Amount: Varies.
Website: https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/sustainability/programs/education/
ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program
Description: Grants to support projects in rural and regional areas, including school-based initiatives related to the environment, sustainability, and community development.
Grant Amount: Varies.
Website: https://www.anz.com.au/about-us/corporate-sustainability/community/seeds-of-renewal/
National Tree Day Grants
Description: Funding for schools to participate in National Tree Day events and carry out tree planting and environmental activities.
Grant Amount: Up to $500.
Bunnings Warehouse Community Support Program
Description: Bunnings provides support to local communities, including grants for school garden projects, outdoor classrooms, and sustainability initiatives.
Grant Amount: Varies.
Website: Visit your local Bunnings Warehouse store for more information.
Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants
Description: Funding for primary schools to create gardens or improve existing ones, focusing on environmental education and sustainability.
Grant Amount: Up to $1,000 per school.
Website: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/woolworths-grants/
Epic school garden projects are just waiting to happen!
Looking for more information? Check out my take on How To Start A School Garden: 5 Tips and 10 Home School Gardening Ideas For Brisbane.
