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Ms. Hansen from Billings MT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beautifying BES

Help me give my students the tools needed to beautify our school and keep it looking good throught the school year.

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Grant Proposal: Beautification Project for Our School

Our school presents a unique opportunity for transformation and enhancement.

Collaborating with my dedicated students, we have identified an exciting initiative to uplift our school environment through a mini glow-up project. Our objective is to contribute to the aesthetic appeal of our school by engaging in weekly trash clean-up activities every Monday morning and planting vibrant flowers for our community to enjoy. This endeavor aims to create a more inviting and welcoming atmosphere within our school premises.

To ensure the success of our project, we require essential supplies including gloves, trash bags, planters, potting soil, and a variety of flowers. Additionally, an enriching enhancement to our project would involve organizing a field trip for our students to a local greenhouse. During this visit, students will receive hands-on learning experiences about the proper techniques and timings for planting flowers and seeds in our designated area. They will also gain valuable knowledge about the significant benefits that plants offer to our planet in terms of environmental sustainability.

By implementing this comprehensive beautification project, we aim to foster a sense of ownership, responsibility, and environmental stewardship among our students. Your support in providing the necessary resources for this project would greatly contribute to the positive transformation of our school and the surrounding community. Thank you for considering our grant proposal.

Ms. Hansen
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Janska by Mueller M-Resin Heavy Duty Tall Planter, Indoor/Outdoor Grande Plant, Tree, Flower Pot, 2-Piece Set, 27.5”, Modern Design, Built-in Drainage, Beige • Amazon Business $119.94 2 $239.88
36 Pairs Kids Garden Gloves Children Work Gloves Non Slip Rubber Coated Gardening Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Medium (Age 6-8)) • Amazon Business $66.98 1 $66.98
Earthsense 33 Gal. Trash Bags, Black, 80/Carton (RNW1TL80V-432283) • Quill.com $29.99 2 $59.98
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, 16 qt., 2-Pack • Amazon Business $23.39 2 $46.78
Root & Vessel 30411 Deluxe 2-Gallon Watering Can, Red • Amazon Business $19.44 1 $19.44

Materials cost

$433.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$469.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.86

Total project goal

$552.42

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