Description
The FY23 Farm to School Grant is a competitive grant program administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Community Food Systems Division (CFSD). The program aims to improve access to local foods in eligible schools, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The grant program will award approximately $12 million to support grants, technical assistance, and other activities related to USDA's Farm to School Program. Eligible entities include schools, child care institutions, summer institutions, state agencies, local agencies, Indian Tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and non-profit entities. The program prioritizes projects that make local food products available on the menu of eligible schools, serve a high proportion of children who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches, and demonstrate collaboration between eligible schools and community partners.
• Eligible entities: schools, child care institutions, summer institutions, state agencies, local agencies, Indian Tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and non-profit entities
• Priority projects: making local food products available on the menu of eligible schools, serving a high proportion of children who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches, and demonstrating collaboration between eligible schools and community partners
• Grant amount: up to $500,000
• Project duration: likely around 1 year
• Application deadline: January 6, 2023