General Information – Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program
Round 2 grant applications have now closed. If you missed your chance this year, why not get involved in the SAKGF Subscription Program?
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 $66,000 (GST inclusive) 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 closed on 20 October 2009.
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 be available?
Round 2 grant applications closed on 20 October 2009. Round 3 applications are due to open after July 2010.
How do we apply for a grant?
Grant applications have now CLOSED. Round 3 applications are due to open after July 2010. Bookmark the Foundation website or sign up for our email newsletter to keep in touch with the latest news on the grant timelines and processes.
What can the grant monies be used for?
Grants of up to $66,000 (GST inclusive) 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.
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 $66,000 (GST inclusive) 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 closed on 20 October 2009.
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 be available?
Round 2 grant applications closed on 20 October 2009. Round 3 applications are due to open after July 2010.
How do we apply for a grant?
Grant applications have now CLOSED. Round 3 applications are due to open after July 2010. Bookmark the Foundation website or sign up for our email newsletter to keep in touch with the latest news on the grant timelines and processes.
What can the grant monies be used for?
Grants of up to $66,000 (GST inclusive) 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.
