Growing Gardens Grants Scheme
The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens has launched a Growing Gardens Grants Scheme which is being funded by money raised through the Blue Peter Mission Nutrition appeal. We were one of the charity partners for the appeal.The grants scheme aims to:
Give children a chance to learn more about where their food comes from
Create/develop gardening areas at schools (or other educational settings)
Allow children with the most need to benefit from hands-on experience of food growing
There are a limited number of small £250 grants available. These grants are intended to act as seed funds to buy tools or help develop land where children can grow their own food. The scheme is open to all, but where possible FCFCG is hoping the grants will be used to involve children who are ‘disadvantaged’ by reason of health, economic background or learning/physical disabilities.
The scheme is open to both schools and other educational venues, including city farms and community gardens. The scheme is UK-wide. A very simple application form is available via the FCFCG website at: www.farmgarden.org.uk/mission-nutrition