Farm to School State Formula Grant

Objective

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.

Who Can Apply

• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

State Agencies participating in FNS programs.

Who Benefits

• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
• School District
• Young Child (4-9)
• Pre-Teen (10-12)
• Teen (13-19)

Farm2school supports all child nutrition program operators and participants.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

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