VSGA grant applications closed on 29th April with over 300 applications received  from  230 schools across Victoria.

Since the Grant program began in 2014 entry numbers have increased each year, proving that schools want to undertake garden projects but sadly lack the funds to undertake improvements, make overs or incorporate new gardens in their grounds.

Over the  last month the VSGA has had the difficult task of assessing schools for the 48 grants that were available.  The Maxicrop – Edible Garden Grant was once again the most popular category with 106 applications received, with Flemings Orchard Grant and Independent Schools Victoria – Sensory Grant also receiving high entry numbers.

The VSGA would like to thank all schools who applied for a grant. The submissions  were very impressive and it was extremely difficult selecting the successful recipients, especially with  an increase in the number  of entries.   We hope those unsuccessful schools are not discouraged and try again next year.

Click here to see 2016 VSGA Grant Results

On 4th September, two weeks before the end of Term 3, the Victorian Schools Garden Award entries for 2015 closed.

This year saw another increase in entries, with 125 received from schools across Victoria.

Judging of the Awards has begun, the VSGA committee are extremely impressed with the entries submitted and the effort schools are putting into their gardens.  It is clear that schools take their outdoor environment very seriously and see the benefits of integrating outdoor learning into their curriculums not only for student learning but also health and well being.

Regional Award winners will be announced around the end of October with all other categories including the Turf Victoria, Flemings Mini Orchard, State and the Kevin Heinze Perpetual Award being announced at the VSGA Presentation Day held at the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens on Thursday 26th November 2015.