Farm to School Grant

The Farm to School Grant Program is a competitive grant program that aims to improve access to local foods in eligible schools. The program is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Office of Community Food Systems (OCFS). The program provides funding for grants, technical assistance, and other activities related to USDA's Farm to School Program. Eligible entities include institutions, State agencies, local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers, and non-profit entities. The program priorities include serving a high proportion of children eligible for free or reduced price meals, supporting small- to medium-sized agricultural producers, and operating in rural areas. The program also gives priority to projects that serve Native American communities, Black/African American communities, and communities of color. • The program provides funding for a variety of activities, including training, supporting operations, planning, purchasing equipment, developing school gardens, and implementing farm to school programs. • The program requires a 25 percent cash or in-kind funding match. • The program has a grant period of 24 months for proposals between $100,000 and $500,000. • The program has a maximum award amount of $500,000. • The program has a minimum award amount of $0.