AMA School Garden Studio Bursary

We Want to Help Grow Your Classroom Budget

We want to help you get the seed money needed to start and/or foster a school garden project at your school—literally! So we’re awarding grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta’s grade 7 teachers.

Supported by the AMA Community Foundation, the AMA School Garden Studio bursary will be awarded to fund experiential learning projects that support the grade 7 Science unit, “Plants for Food and Fiber.” If this sounds like a good fit for you, keep reading to see how to qualify and apply.

Application Period:

Applications for the AMA School Garden Studio Bursary were collected between November 1 – November 30, 2024 and are now in review.

New applications are not being accepted at this time.

Who Can Apply:

The following groups are invited to apply for the AMA School Garden Studio bursary:

Alberta Teachers: Educators working with Grade 7 students across Alberta who are dedicated to integrating food literacy concepts into their curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Principals: School leaders who recognize the importance of promoting nutrition education and gardening skills among students and are committed to supporting their Grade 7 teaching staff in implementing effective programming.

Alberta School Councils: Representative bodies comprising parents, community members, and school staff who are actively involved in enhancing the educational experience for students. School Councils with a vested interest in fostering food literacy and sustainability initiatives within their school community are encouraged to apply.

Note: Access to the AMA School Garden Studio bursary application is limited to registered members of the School Garden Studio; please register with the studio and login if you’d like to apply.

What Kind of Equipment Can be Funded:

If you have a project in mind but aren’t sure if this bursary is the right fit for you, here are a few examples of the type of equipment we’re looking to help fund:

Application Checklist

Before you being your application it’s best to do the following:

1. Read the complete Terms and Conditions

Set your self up for success by learning all the ins and outs of this bursary

2. Do the math

Prep a list of any costs associated with your garden project (that will help show us what your financial need looks like)

3. Know your equipment

Keep a list of the supplies you’re hoping to purchase

4. Articulate your goals

Find the best words to describe the impact you hope your garden project will have on your school’s community

5. Confirm supports

If you have other sources of funding in mind or secured, please let us know

Note: Access to the application is limited to members of the AMA School Garden Studio who are logged-in to the site. If you’re not a member yet, please register for the studio by clicking here.