Simply Hydro School Grant Program

Simply Hydroponics and Organics
2009-2010 School Grant Specifications

Elementary School Grant

Equipment List

  • 175 Watt Metal Halide Gardening Light
  • Garden of Ease by Sunleaves
  • Timer for Light
  • Nutrients
  • pH Test Kit and Liquid pH Adjusters
  • Starter Cubes and Seeds
  • Seed Tray and Humidity Dome

Approximate retail value - $250.00

Approximate Electrical Draw - less than 2 amp

Middle School Grant

Equipment List

  • 400 Watt Switchable Garden Light
  • Yeild Master Reflector
  • 400 Watt Metal Halide Lamp
  • 400 Watt High Pressure Sodium Lamp
  • 1 Micro Garden
  • 2 Gardens of Ease
  • Ionic Grow Nutrients (1 gallon)
  • Ionic Bloom Nutrients (1 gallon)
  • pH Test Kit and Liquid pH Adjusters
  • Oakton TDS Meter and Calibration Solution
  • Starter Tray and Dome
  • 2 Sheets of Rockwool Starter Cubes
  • Assorted Seeds
  • Classroom Hydroponic Book

Approximate Retail Value - $500.00

Approximate Electrical Draw - 4.5 amps

High School Grant

Equipment List

Same as the Middle School Grant Plus:

  • Hand Held pH Meter and Calibration Solution
  • Technaflora 3 Part Nutrient
  • Propagation light and Stand (T-5 2 bulb Fixture)

Approximate Retail Value - $750.00

Approximate Electrical Draw - 4.5 amps

How to Apply

Application Instructions

Download the Application

  • Application must be postmarked by November 31, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Please type or NEATLY write your answers. Please note the maximum word count for each answer.
  • Applications must include a letter of support on official letterhead from your program director, principal or administrator (must be a different person than applicant).
  • Keep a copy for your records and mail completed application along with your letter of support to:
    Simply Hydroponics School Grant Program, c/o Simply Hydroponics Inc., 7949 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, Fl 33771
    Please Note: Awards will be announced December 12, 2009. Award packages will be shipped December 15, 2009.

Requirements

  • To be eligible for this grant program, schools must engage in a hydroponic project with at least 15 students between the ages of 6 and 18 during the 2008-2009 school year.
  • Because of certain requirements of the hydroponic equipment, you must verify with your facility that you can meet the specifications for A) electrical load B) light fixture support and C) physical space required for the equipment. The specifications can be viewed in the left column of this page.
  • Coordinators of the winning grants will be expected to:
    A) Sign and return an Agreement of use form before November 30, 2009. Click Here For Form.
    B) Complete a year end impact report. (Note: Failure to complete year end report will make you ineligible for any future Simply Hydroponics grant programs.
  • Please Note: No purchase necessary. Purchasing products will not effect your chances to receive an award. Should grant winners wish to purchase additional equipment or supplies from Simply Hydroponics Inc. they will receive special discounts at either store location (Largo or Homosassa).
  • PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS
    REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE FOR MAILING YOUR APPLICATION IS: 12-1-09

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