Through this mini-grant program, the Greater Newark Conservancy will award Newark public or charter schools between $500-$1,500 to go towards starting or enhancing a school garden / outdoor learning classroom.
Donor Name: Greater Newark Conservancy
State: New Jersey
City: Newark
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/18/2022
Size of the Grant: $500-$1,500
Details:
This mini-grant program is supported through The Nourishing Newark Community Grants Program, a local funding opportunity developed to convene multiple sectors (non-profits, schools, urban farmers, community gardeners, and others) to work collectively and pool resources to more effectively fight food insecurity in the community.
Greater Newark Conservancy fosters collaboration in the community at the intersection of environmental, food, and racial justice to promote the health and wellbeing of Newark residents. These programs work to reverse the long history of systemic racism to improve social determinants of health by expanding access to green spaces, nutritious food, wellness education, and youth development.
Funding Information
Funding available: Multiple grants of up to $1,500. Total of $10,000 to be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Newark PreK-12 Public and Charter Schools
- Must be for a school garden or outdoor learning classroom project
- Only one application per school will be accepted, multiple applications will be disqualified.
For more information, visit Greater Newark Conservancy.