FY 2021 Farm to School Grants

The USDA Farm to School Grant Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding to eligible entities to support the development and expansion of farm to school programs. The program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and promote healthy eating habits among children. The grant program has three funding tracks: Turnkey, Implementation, and State Agency. Eligible applicants include schools, school districts, state agencies, local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and non-profit entities. The program requires a 25% cash or in-kind match and has specific eligibility and funding requirements. Key aspects of the job include: • Developing and expanding farm to school programs • Increasing access to local foods in schools • Promoting healthy eating habits among children • Meeting specific eligibility and funding requirements • Providing a 25% cash or in-kind match