GRANTS SCHEME FOR SCHOOLS

Hampshire Gardens Trust (HGT) is a voluntary organisation and educational charity established in 1984.We bring together interested and enthusiastic members, some with professional skills, who work together with a common aim: to protect and sustain Hampshire's gardens, landscapes, parks and green spaces.

We are part of the Association of Gardens Trust, which comprises nearly 7,000 members
as part of a network of 35 county gardens trusts countrywide.  We are supported by
Hampshire County Council, through membership subscriptions, grants and donations, as
well as by our own fundraising efforts.

How do we help schools?

Through our Education Committee we help schools to create and manage their grounds to be used for educational purposes, for the enjoyment of pupils and staff, and to promote a quality environment.

We welcome applications from primary and secondary schools across Hampshire for grant funding towards the design and construction of specific projects to enhance schools' grounds for both learning and pleasure.

It is important that your pupils have a say about the kind of grounds project they want; that
they help submit outline plans and designs and that they will help create and maintain their
outdoor space. Please note that we are unable to offer grants for plant material.

Criteria

The following information should be included:

1. Introduction:  background information about your school, including ages and numbers of pupils involved.
2. Proposed Project:  brief details including its inspiration and aims.
3. Grounds Vision Plan.
4. Plan of Site, including current photographs.
5. Project Plan.
6. Materials:  proposed materials to be used.
7. Costs:  list of projected costs, including any proposed fundraising activities.
8. Environmental and Sustainability Considerations.
9. Maintenance Proposals.
10. Evidence of Whole School's Involvement.
11. Selection of Children's Ideas and Work

Closing Dates

There will be two opportunities to apply for grants each year.  The first period is from
1st September 2008 to 31st March 2009 and the second period is from 1st April 2009
to 31st August 2009.  Applications for the first half of the year will be considered and awarded in April 2009 and those for the second half will be dealt with in September 2009.

All entries will be judged by the HGT Education Committee and awards will be made at their discretion.  All schools will be informed by letter whether or not they have been successful during the month following the closing date for applications.