Victorian Schools Garden Program

2026 Awards Entries Now Open!

The VSGP Awards celebrate the gardening achievements of students and their school communities in both existing and newly established gardens.

Award entries open on Monday 10 August and close at 5.00 pm on Friday 11 September.

With over $47,000 in prizes across 11 award categories, schools and kindergartens can submit one or multiple entries and our new streamlined entry template makes the process easier than ever.

It's not the size or appearance of your garden that matters. The Awards recognise schools and kindergartens that use outdoor spaces to inspire learning, improve wellbeing, encourage sustainable practices, and bring their community together.

Go to https://www.vsgp.org.au/vsga-awards-program/ to view the 2026 Award Categories or to find out more.

Sometimes all we need is a little direction in the garden. That's where Victorian Schools Garden Program free incursions come in!

Choose from 6 different topics:

🌱 3 Ways to Start a Garden
🌱 Compost
🌱 From Kitchen to Garden
🌱 Garden Rejuvenation
🌱 Gardening for Insects
🌱 Worm in Schools.

Apply now for the opportunity to enjoy hands-on learning in the garden at your school!

Find out more: https://www.vsgp.org.au/incursions/

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2026 VSGP Grant Recipients Announced

Demand for this year’s grants remained exceptionally strong, with 815 applications received from 375 schools and kindergartens across Victoria. The high level of interest reflects the growing commitment of educational communities to creating gardens that support learning, wellbeing, sustainability and connection with nature.

The quality of applications was outstanding, making the assessment process highly competitive. We congratulate all successful recipients and look forward to seeing their projects come to life.

The VSGP extends its sincere thanks to the many schools and kindergartens whose applications were unsuccessful this year, for the time and effort invested in developing and submitting their projects. All submissions are a testament to the value placed on garden-based learning throughout Victoria.

We also thank our generous sponsors whose ongoing commitment makes these grants possible and helps schools and kindergartens create inspiring outdoor learning spaces for students.

Visit https://www.vsgp.org.au/vsga-grants-program/ to see the 2026 Grant Recipients

Book now to attend the School Gardens to Activate Community workshop - Thursday 14 May at Farm My School - Colac Secondary College. https://mailchi.mp/05a009000947/victorian-school-garden-program-enews-february-10474917

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Last chance to apply for a Grant.

There are $60,000 worth of vouchers and products to be distributed through 21 grant categories.

Enter one or more categories, by answering five simple questions about your proposed garden project.

Applications close on Friday 24 April at 5.00pm.

Apply now via the VSGP website

Victorian Schools Garden Program – Every school a garden, every garden a classroom. Every school a garden, every garden a classroom.

One small sustainable change from each of us can create a big, lasting difference to our beautiful earth 🌱

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