Key Takeaways
- NY Sun Works received $49,931 from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to build a Hydroponic Classroom at Lincoln High School in Yonkers.
- The funding supports classroom construction, teacher training, and implementation of NY Sun Works’ year-round sustainability science curriculum.
- The project marks NY Sun Works’ first partner school in the City of Yonkers, serving 400 students annually.
- The initiative is funded through New York State’s Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program, supporting community food resiliency and fresh food access.
- School and state leaders emphasized the project’s role in education, climate literacy, and expanding access to fresh produce for students and families.
NY Sun Works Receives Grant to Launch Hydroponic Classroom in Yonkers
NY Sun Works Secures Funding for New Educational Grow Space
NY Sun Works Executive Director Manuela Zamora announced that the organization has received a $49,931 grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The funding will support the design and construction of a new Hydroponic Classroom at Lincoln High School in Yonkers, providing students with hands-on sustainability education through seed-to-harvest hydroponic farming.
The grant also funds teacher training and adoption of NY Sun Works’ year-round, standards-aligned curriculum. This project represents NY Sun Works’ first partnership within the City of Yonkers, expanding its network of Hydroponic Classrooms across New York State.
Hands-On Sustainability Science for 400 Students Annually
The Hydroponic Classroom is expected to be operational and ready for planting by January. Once launched, it will serve approximately 400 students each year, offering experiential learning opportunities in climate science, food systems, plant biology, and sustainability.
