Schools Gardening Scheme for primary and secondary schools

MOSELEY in BLOOM wants to encourage pupils, teachers, parents and parent-governors to work together to create, transform and sustain ‘greening’ projects on your school sites.

Consequently in 2018 MiB launched a new initiative to develop partnerships with local primary schools. Since then, we have funded a variety of exciting initiatives as pupils, staff and parents have worked together to develop their school sites. We have also been able to extend the programme to Secondary Schools.

Now into the fifth year of the scheme, we are looking to fund further projects for the 2022-23 academic year that will inspire and support pupils to develop gardening skills, and encourage them to understand their role in the quality and sustainability of their environment. 

So, is there some unloved patch of ground that you could bring into fruit or flower? Can you make some raised beds to fill with great colours and scents? Are there corners of your schoolyard where birds can bathe and butterflies can alight?

MOSELEY in BLOOM is encouraging you to imagine a project, and we want to help you bring it to life. We are inviting all primary and secondary schools within the Moseley ward boundary or who have a B13 postcode to submit an application for up to £500 so that your thriving green space idea becomes a reality. Schools that have previously received a grant from MiB can apply again.

How we can help

We encourage you to register your school with the Royal Horticultural Society schools campaign. Information can be found at: https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk

How about visiting local public gardens and nature sites, to help pupils understand the value of green spaces for the community and environment, and to fire their imaginations!

You can share interests and exchange ideas with friends and volunteers on our Friends of Moseley in Bloom Facebook page

The application process

First, please read the information document MiB Schools Project Information 2022-23 (pdf). Then download and complete the application form MiB Schools Gardening Project Application Form (pdf) and send it to schools@moseleyinbloom.org.uk

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY 15 JULY 2022 (extended deadline)
APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS BY MONDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2022

If you have any questions about the application process please e-mail schools@moseleyinbloom.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!
Marci Green, Kate Stocks, Sabreena Mahroof, Fiona Kessedjian, Benita Roberts
MiB Schools Project team