The programs aim is to support Queensland Primary State Schools implement locally-designed Pick of the Crop actions that provide increased opportunities for their students to learn about and eat more vegetables and fruit through a positive food culture.

Schools applying for Pick of the Crop funding for the first time can apply for the following amounts:

• Up to $6,000 (excl. GST) is available for first-time schools in eligible locations of the Far North Queensland Education Region
• Up to $5,000 (excl. GST) is available for first-time schools in eligible regions with a published ICSEA value less than 1000
• Up to $4,000 (excl. GST) is available for first-time schools in eligible regions with a published ICSEA value greater than 1000.

If schools have previously received one round of Pick of the Crop funding, they may be eligible for a second round of top-up funding:

• Up to $2,000 (excl. GST) is available for previously funded schools, provided they have: 
  • only received one round of Pick of the Crop funding 
  • completed all reporting requirements from the previous year
  • expended all previous funding or have HWQld approval to retain unspent funds equalling $3,000 or less (excl. GST).

Separate applications must be made for Year 1 and Year 2 funding. Although no additional funding is available after a school has received 2 years of funding, ongoing support and guidance may be provided.

Each application incorporates a School Action Plan that should be designed by schools in consultation with their local community and are based on the three components of Pick of the Crop: 

1. Teaching and Learning
2. Healthy School Environments
3. Grower and Community Connections.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) provides targeted funding for the following eligible Queensland schools:

• Primary State Schools (P-6)
• P-12 Schools - with actions focused on P-6
• Special Schools - with actions focused on P-6

• Email: pickofthecrop@hw.qld.gov.au