Harvest Bin Project 2027 Application

The Harvest Bin Project provides schools with bins as raised beds and seed money for establishing their own growing gardens, giving teachers the tools they need to supplement their curriculum, as well as helping students learn the business of farming on a small scale.

Fill out this application form for a chance to be chosen as one of the schools to participate in this program in 2027. Applications for the spring 2027 program are open from November 1 to December 18, 2026. Schools will be notified in early 2027 if they have been accepted into the program.  If you have questions regarding this application, please contact agadventures@aitc.ca. 

School Information

*School name

*School phone number

*Address

*City

*Postal Code

District name (if applicable)

*Region

*Type of school

School Principal Information

*Principal first name

*Principal last name

*Principal phone number

*Principal email address
I understand and agree to have the Harvest Bin Project on this school property for the three (3) years of the program should my school be selected as a participant.

*Signature

Date

School Coordinator Information (list 2 teachers who will be responsible for the program at your school)

Teacher 1 Information

*Teacher first name

*Teacher last name

*Teacher phone number

*Teacher email address

*Grade level(s) in classroom (select all that apply)

*Subject areas (select all that apply)

*Classroom language
If chosen as a successful applicant, I agree to submit a Harvest Bin Project mid-term status update (including photos with permission to post on our website, social media and organization documents) by May 30th annually and submit a final summary overview (including photos with permission to post on our website, social media and organization documents) by June 25th annually to allow for continuation with the program.

*Signature

*Date

Teacher 2 Information

*Teacher first name

*Teacher last name

*Teacher phone number

*Teacher email address

*Grade level(s) in classroom (select all that apply)

*Subject areas (select all that apply)

*Classroom language
If chosen as a successful applicant, I agree to submit a Harvest Bin Project mid-term status update (including photos with permission to post on our website, social media and organization documents) by May 30th annually and submit a final summary overview (including photos with permission to post on our website, social media and organization documents) by June 25th annually to allow for continuation with the program. *(Please note exact dates alter slightly each year)

*Signature

*Date

Program Information

*What other BCAITC programs is your school currently registered in? (select all that apply)

*Does your school currently participate in a garden program, have a raised garden bed and/or greenhouse? *Note: The Harvest Bin Project is designed for schools with limited or no access to gardening programs in place at their schools. Applications from schools without gardening programs or funding will be considered over schools with existing garden programs in place.

*Have you received a school gardening grant in the last 5 years?

Have you applied to the Harvest Bin Project previouly but did not get accepted?

Tell Us Why You Want to Join the Harvest Bin Project

*Please provide a short explanation as to why you and your school are interested in participating in the Harvest Bin Project. (5 points)

*How will this program make an impact on your classes and the school as a whole? (5 points)

*How will the Harvest Bin Project connect to Indigenous ways of knowing and traditional Indigenous plant use in your area? (5 points)

*How will you connect this program to the new BC curriculum? Include samples of specific grade and subject area connections, cross-curricular opportunities, and any other relevant information. (15 points)

*What is your plan for long-term management and maintenance of the project? How will your school team take care of the plants during the summer and winter months? (5 points)

*Briefly describe how your school and/or community will be involved. What connections have already been made within the school or with community groups or organizations? (5 points)

Tell Us More

*How did you hear about this program? (select all that apply)

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