Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Grants

[Michaelangelica]

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General Information – Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program
ROUND 2 GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org. ... onal.shtml (http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/grants-national.shtml)
The Australian Government has committed $12.8 million to fund kitchen and garden infrastructure for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program in up to 190 government primary schools across Australia. Infrastructure grants of up to $60,000 (GST exclusive) per school will be allocated in grant rounds over a four year period. The National Program commenced in 2008, with Round 1 of funding, and the Round 2 funding application process opened on 1 September 2009.

Round 2 grant applications close on TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER


Round 2 Grants - Application Pack

Application Form
Information Pack
Budget Template
Budget Examples


Round 2 Grants - Additional Resources

Top Ten Tips
Information Session Presentation
Information Session Podcast (MP3 generously provided by the NSW Department of Education & Training)


Round 2 Grants - Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?
Any Australian government school with a primary enrolment. Please note grants for Victorian schools will open in 2010.

If your school is not eligible please refer to the SAKGF Subscription Program.

When will the next round of grants close?
Round 2 grant applications open 1 September 2009 and close 20 October 2009.

How do we apply for a grant?
Grant applications are OPEN NOW! Please refer to the Application Pack for full details of how to apply.

What can the grant monies be used for?
Grants of up to $60,000 (GST exclusive) per school are available to fund the construction of a productive vegetable garden and a home-style teaching kitchen, as required to implement the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

How can I find out more about the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program?
A wealth of information on the Program’s history, philosophy and requirements is available via our website. We encourage you to learn more about the Program before commencing your application. A good starting point is the Kitchen Garden Program web page.

How will the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation help us with our application?
We are eager to support your grant application and have developed a range of resources and information options to assist you. Please refer to the Application Pack and Additional Resources featured above for everything you need to submit your grant application.


Round 2 Grants - Advice

We encourage you to discuss your application with one of our State Project Officers if you require advice:

ACT: Derek Ashby; MON 9–11am / WED 2.30–4.30pm (EST); PH:03-8415 1993 / 0415 741 501

NSW: Derek Ashby; MON 9–11am / WED 2.30–4.30pm (EST); PH: 03-8415 1993 / 0415 741 501

NT: Heather Mackay; TUES 3–5pm / THURS 10am–12pm (EST); PH: 0415 741 631

QLD: Heather Mackay; TUES 3–5pm / THURS 10am–12pm (EST); PH: 0415 741 631

SA: Karyn Duance; MON 8.30–10.30am / WED 2.30–4.30 pm (CST); PH: 0415 741 536

TAS: Derek Ashby; MON 9–11am / WED 2.30–4.30pm (EST); PH:03-8415 1993 / 0415 741 501

WA: Rachael Hogg; TUES 8.30–10.30am / THURS 8.30–10.30am (WST); PH: 0415 741 599


Round 2 Grants - Downloads (as included above)

Attached file Application Pack - Application Form (582.50Kb)
Attached file Application Pack - Information Pack (854.58Kb)
Attached file Application Pack - Budget Template (23.22Kb)
Attached file Application Pack - Budget Examples (638.37Kb)
Attached file Additional Resource - Top Ten Tips (125.68Kb)
Attached file Additional Resource - Information Session Presentation (12.32Mb)
http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org. ... onal.shtml (http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/grants-national.shtml)

[purplepear]

This is a marvelous opportunity though I doubt I will make time for it. I was involved for sometime in a school project with the slow foods movement it looked at the whole deal including propagation, growing and harvesting right through to preparation of food and sales to other students. It was a great thing and this looks similar. Very worth supporting :D :D :D

[Michaelangelica]

Yes agreed PP, they have a web site where you can make donations or volunteer.

I just herd Stephanie Alexander on The Conversation Hour on ABC NSW local Radio.
it was a lovely interview with Richard Fidler
http://www.abc.net.au/nsw/conversations/
it will probably be posted to the ABC site for downloading tomorrow or the next day.

She has a new gardening/cookbook/-tome (she never writes small books!) out.
It sounds like a must for many a Permies. Christmas stocking.

[purplepear]

I came across this mob and they seem to be a great place for support in schools programmes in gardening.

http://australianschoolgardensnetwork.ning.com/

[Michaelangelica]

Kitchen Garden School Bus Tour 2012 details

New South Wales – Sydney

Date: Wednesday 17 October
Time: 8:45am–3:45pm
Price: $85.00
Pickup: Strathfield Train Station, Albert Rd, Strathfield
Book your place online
Queensland – Brisbane & Gold Coast

Date: Monday 3 September
Time: 8:15am–4:30pm
Price: $85.00
Pickup: Roma Street Bus Station, Brisbane
Book your place online
Queensland – Sunshine Coast

Date: Wednesday 19 September
Time: 8:15am–4:30pm
Price: $85.00
Pickup: Nambour Train Station, Mill Street, Nambour
Book your place online
South Australia – Adelaide

Date: Friday 19 October
Time: 8:45am–3:45pm
Price: $85.00
Pickup: Bridgewater Primary School, 46 Morella Grove, Bridgewater
Book your place online
Tasmania – Hobart

(Please note special guest Stephanie Alexander will be attending this tour!)
Date: Friday 28 September
Time: 8:45am–3:15pm
Price: $85.00
Pickup: Moonah Primary School, 42 Derwent Park Road, Moonah
Book your place online
Victoria – Melbourne

Date: Friday 7 September
Time: 8:45am–4:00pm
Price: $85.00
Pickup: Federation Square, cnr Russell & Flinders Streets, Melbourne
Book your place online
Western Australia – Perth

Date: Wednesday 19 September
Time: 8:15am–4:00pm
Price: $85.00
Pickup: Bus Port on Elder Place, Fremantle (outside the Fremantle Train Station)
Book your place online

Don’t miss your chance to see the innovative and successful Kitchen Garden Program upfront and in action!

If you have any trouble registering online, just contact our office on (03) 8415 1993.

Please note: If you are interested in joining the Kitchen Garden Program and cannot attend these tours, the Foundation is also hosting a series of webinars where you will be able to connect with staff and ask questions related to your school. If you haven’t already done so, please register your interest and we will contact you directly with the webinar schedule and details of how to book your place.