RFA – Mississippi (MS) Farm to School (F2S) Mini Grant Round 2

The Mississippi Department of Education is offering up to 75 one‑time mini‑grants of $1,500 each to K‑8 School Food Authorities (SFAs) that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Grants support the purchase of locally‑grown foods, development of agricultural‑education activities, and stronger ties between schools and the state’s agricultural community. Recipients must submit an action plan, track local‑food purchases, and provide mid‑year and final reports. Technical assistance is provided via an assigned coach. Applications are accepted electronically or by hard copy, with a final deadline of April 1 2026; award notifications will be sent May 1 2026. • Eligible entities: K‑8 SFAs in Mississippi that receive NSLP funds and are in good standing with MDE‑OCN. • Funding: $1,500 per school (up to 5 schools per SFA), 12‑month project period. • Required deliverables: signed grant agreement, detailed action plan, food‑tracking forms, mid‑year status report, final impact report. • Priority scoring favors CE P schools, then Provision 2, then Pricing schools.