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Announcing
the
Syngenta IPM in School Gardens Grant
Sponsored by
Syngenta
Presented
by
The National Gardening Association
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About Syngenta
An industry leader, Syngenta Crop Protection is committed to meeting the increased demand for food, feed and fuel. Our vast portfolio of products helps growers control the weeds, insects and diseases that threaten yield on farms across America. Through an investment of more than $2 million a day in research and development, we continue to bring novel products to market and improve the quality of our lives – with an eye on long-term productivity of the land and protection of the environment.
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This grant is closed for the 2010 cycle. Click here to view list of winners.
As our world population increases and available production space decreases, it is important that farmers use an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that meets economic, environmental, and social needs. Understanding the important role and responsibilities of commercial agricultural producers is critical for creating an informed and supportive citizenry. A school garden is an excellent way to introduce students to the challenges faced by producers including important factors such as insect, weed, and disease pests, infertile soil and limited water resources.
Syngenta is sponsoring the Syngenta IPM in School Gardens Grant to support educators using school gardens as a tool for teaching students about integrated pest management strategies in the garden and on farms. During 2010, four schools will receive grant packages valued at $1,250.
Who is eligible to apply: Middle and high schools serving low- to middle-income students located in the United States are eligible to apply. Educators must be planning to use the garden program to teach students about integrated pest management practices used in gardens and commercial agriculture.
One grant recipient will be selected from each geographic region of the country defined as the Northeast, Midwest, West, and South.
The garden program must be implemented by October 2010. Schools receiving the grants must complete a year end report by December 31, 2010, summarizing program accomplishments and impacts.
Submitted reports should also include photographs with appropriate parental photo permission forms of students and teachers working together on garden projects and statements from a selection of students discussing what they may have learned during the project.
What the award includes: Recipients will receive an award package valued at $1,250 including*:
*Every effort will be made to award the prize package as described above, however in the unlikely event any item in the prize package becomes unavailable due to conditions beyond our control, we reserve the right to substitute an item of equal or greater value.
Submission process: Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2010.
This grant is closed for the 2010 cycle. Click here to view list of winners.
Award Fulfillment: We will notify you about the status of your application by March 31, 2010. Estimated delivery of the materials is April 20, 2010. No purchase necessary. Purchase of a product does not improve your chances of receiving an award.
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