School Garden Project: Cultivating Healthy Habits and Environmental Awareness – Sample Proposal Budget & Timeline

Category 1: Infrastructure and Materials

1. Garden Beds and Soil: $$$$
2. Composting Bins: $$$$
3. Garden Tools (shovels, rakes, watering cans): $$$$
4. Seeding Trays and Pots: $$$$
5. Drip Irrigation System: $$$$
6. Educational Signage and Materials: $$$$

Subtotal: $3,900

Category 2: Seeds and Plants

1. Organic Seeds (variety of fruits and vegetables): $$$$
2. Seedlings: $$$$

Subtotal: $$$$

Category 3: Curriculum Development and Educational Resources

1. Educational Materials (brochures, guides): $$$$$
2. Garden-themed Books and Literature: $$$$$
3. Printing and Photocopying: $$$$$

Subtotal: $900

Category 4: Workshops and Events

1. Garden Planning Workshop: $$$$$
2. Nutrition and Cooking Classes: $$$$$
3. Community Garden Maintenance Days (refreshments, supplies): $$$$$
4. Harvest Festival Event: $$$$$

Subtotal: $$$$$$$

Category 5: Miscellaneous and Contingency

1. Miscellaneous Expenses: $$$$$
2. Contingency Fund (10% of total budget): $$$$$

Subtotal: $$$$$$$

Total Budget: $$$$$$$

Sample Timeline for the School Garden Project:

Note: The timeline is flexible and can be adjusted based on specific circumstances and priorities.

Months 1-2: Pre-Implementation

• Kickoff meeting with stakeholders
• Identify and form the School Garden Committee
• Site assessment and selection
• Initial budget planning and resource exploration

Months 3-4: Planning and Design

• Garden planning workshop
• Resource and budget finalization
• Garden infrastructure setup
• Curriculum integration planning
• Development of educational materials

Months 5-8: Implementation (First Half)

• Seed planting and germination workshops
• Launch curricular integration activities
• Community garden maintenance days (monthly)
• Interdisciplinary projects begin
• Nutrition and cooking classes start

Months 9-12: Implementation (Second Half)

• Continued garden maintenance and care
• Ongoing curricular integration
• Interdisciplinary projects in progress
• Harvest festival event
• Community workshops and outreach

Months 13-15: Evaluation and Adjustment

• Collect feedback from stakeholders
• Assess project impact on academic performance, health, and environmental awareness
• Make necessary adjustments to the project plan

Months 16-18: Expansion and Sustainability

• Explore opportunities for project expansion
• Seek additional funding or partnerships
• Document the project’s journey
• Celebrate achievements with a culminating event

This budget and timeline provide a structured framework for the School Garden Project, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and activities are carried out in a systematic manner. Adjustments can be made based on the unique needs and context of the school.