{"id":166,"date":"2019-02-28T01:11:51","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T01:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/plant-a-seed\/?page_id=166"},"modified":"2020-05-11T20:14:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T20:14:23","slug":"budget-and-funding-sources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/plant-a-seed\/soil-testing\/budget-and-funding-sources\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding the Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in securing financial support is to create a list of the things you will need. Include the obvious tools such as hoes and rakes, but don\u2019t forget necessities such as hoses, row markers and stakes. Include expenses to develop the site (e.g., paving for pathways, soil amendments, etc.), to build beds, to develop an irrigation system, and to build fencing and a storage shed. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundraising, though always a challenge, is a critical step in setting up a garden program. Seek out dynamic individuals who have an interest in the school garden. This is an opportunity to foster ownership within the community. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the principal about federal and state entitlement programs for various subject areas that may be available to support the garden. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create opportunities for parents to contribute. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend city council, PTA, educational foundation, and community meetings to request money and support.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore your local community for possible grants from organizations and businesses such as garden clubs, service groups, school foundations, local nurseries and stores. <\/span>For a list and brief description of available grants, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/grants-wp.php\">Grant Calendar<\/a> on our School Gardens website.<\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact community businesses for donations of money, equipment or materials. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage students to participate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are ready to ask for support from the community, develop a project plan to support your requests. Clearly state what materials or help are needed. Take a project folder to leave with each business. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project folder might include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An endorsement letter from the director, principal or coordinator stating that the garden project is well organized and has their full support. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A one-page project description. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of people supporting the project. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of specific needs. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A garden plan. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quotes and\/or drawings by participants.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggested opportunities for recognizing those who provide support. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to promptly sending a thank you note, you can show appreciation for those who have supported the garden by:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posting a sign in the garden.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledging the contribution on a website, in a newsletter or in the school newspaper.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding a garden party.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending a small gift from the garden. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donations of Materials and Goods<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use your wish list of the items you will need to guide you in seeking sources for donations from:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A local garden center for discarded plants, seeds, and containers.<\/li>\r\n<li>Local contractors for lumber for borders, stakes, tool sheds, boxes, trellises, fences, seed flats, or compost bins.<\/li>\r\n<li>Hardware stores for tools.<\/li>\r\n<li>Yard sales and thrift stores for bargain items.<\/li>\r\n<li>City maintenance departments, private tree trimming companies or utility companies for wood chips and mulch for beds and paths.<\/li>\r\n<li>The school cafeteria for fruit and vegetable scraps for compost piles. (Check school regulations on disposal of food scraps.)<\/li>\r\n<li>Local fencing companies, pool or landscape contractors for materials or labor.<\/li>\r\n<li>Wholesale seed companies for free catalogs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One garden coordinator created a project plan to present to a local supplier who, in turn, provided his support by donating cement garden wall blocks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"320\" class=\"wp-image-167\" src=\"http:\/\/mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/plant-a-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1.4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/plant-a-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1.4.jpg 427w, https:\/\/mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/plant-a-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1.4-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For on-going support consider ways you can publicize the garden within the community. You might submit an article to a local paper or have the students create a scrapbook or PowerPoint presentation that can be displayed or shown at a school event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can help list the needs, possible sources, and contacts. They can also get involved by writing thank you notes to donors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fundraising Projects<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teachers can involve their students in any number of fundraising activities to get the garden started. Students might:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Sell garden products including seedlings, houseplants, floral arrangements, and wreaths.<\/li>\r\n<li>Hold special events such as fall and spring plant sales that might include donated garden tools, and used books.<\/li>\r\n<li>Design and sell a T-shirt, hat or bag with the school garden logo.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"pl-gb166-6a278fb5286db\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb166-6a278fb5286db-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb166-6a278fb5286db-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb166-6a278fb5286db-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-44bed68a7f42-166\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-left\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/plant-a-seed\/soil-testing\/building-a-garden-team\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-top ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPrevious\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb166-6a278fb5286db-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb166-6a278fb5286db-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-f659225b9b8e-166\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-right\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/mastergardenerssandiego.org\/schools\/plant-a-seed\/soil-testing\/volunteer-recruitment-training-and-recognition\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-top ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tNext\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first step in securing financial support is to create a list of the things you will need. 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