Possible Grants and Resources for Manitoba Educators:
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The following is a link to the grant section of the ESD department of Manitoba Education. Several grants are listed, each with a short description. Click on the individual grant links for more details.
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/esd/grant/index.html
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Most school divisions offer Innovative Grants to teachers looking at implementing initiatives in their schools.
The website below offers a guide to environmental funding possibilities.
http://mbeconetwork.org/resources/funding-guide/
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Evergreen offers funding for school ground greening grants for up to $3500 annually. They also offer valuable resources
https://www.evergreen.ca/get-involved/funding-opportunities/school-ground-grants/#eligibility
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Green Manitoba includes a link to Nutrients for Life which offers both $500 and $1000 grants for school gardens. Several schools in Manitoba have received funding for school gardens through this grant.
http://greenmanitoba.ca/gardening-programs/
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The two resources below include information on accessing farm to table meat and produce.
http://www.directfarmmanitoba.ca/about
http://knowwhereyourfoodcomesfrom.com/community-supported-agriculture-csa-farms/canada/manitoba/
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Urban Eatin landscapes is a very comprehensive resource. It includes how to design and build green landscapes for schools and beyond, links to eco-literacy programming, links to accessing grant money and workshops both online and in-person.
http://urbaneatin.com/services/school-gardens-workshops
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Whole kids foundation is an American company but grants are available in Canada. If you receive the grant (upwards of $2000) they even send an entire gardening curriculum along with tools like aprons, gloves, knee-savers, etc.
https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/index.php/schools/school-garden-grant-program
In addition to these possibilities, many soil/landscaping companies and greenhouses will donate soil and seeds to schools. With a simple prepared letter and a willingness to put yourself out there, donations can be accessed. Once the structures are in place, seed saving and simple fundraisers should sustain the garden with little up-front money needed.
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Web Based Resources
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https://www.kidsgardening.org/designing-a-school-garden/
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http://urbaneatin.com/services/school-gardens-workshops
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https://www.flowerstreeturbangardens.com
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https://www.youtube.com/user/growingyourgreens/videos
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