Farm to School State Formula Grant

Department Of Agriculture, Food And Nutrition Service

To provide funding for state operated farm to school programs to further strengthen food and agriculture supply chain resiliency in accordance with section 1001(b)(4) of the American Rescue Plan to increase the capacity of institutions participating in child nutrition programs to procure and use local foods in program meals and provide agricultural education opportunities for participating children.

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Helps states improve school meals by buying local foods and teaching kids about agriculture. Provides $60 million for these efforts.

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Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Food And Nutrition Service

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What Is This Program?

To further strengthen food and agriculture supply chain resiliency in accordance with section 1001(b)(4) of the American Rescue Plan, USDA FNS will provide $60 million to States and Territories (States) administering the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to support State farm to school implementation to increase the capacity of participating institutions to procure and use local foods in program meals and provide agricultural education opportunities for participating children.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides formula-based funding to state agencies to support and expand farm to school initiatives, aiming to connect local agriculture with school nutrition programs.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: agriculture, education, food services

Region: US states

Other Criteria: State agencies (as primary recipients), organizations supporting farm to school initiatives, programs connecting local farms with schools

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 Grants Application Package
  • FNS-529 Grant Award Agreement
๐Ÿ“ŽOptional Documents
  • Budget Template
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
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  • Budget Template

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
No, these funds must be kept separate to allow for proper tracking and oversight.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

Julie.Brewer@usda.gov
703-457-7803

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