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Published: 12 days ago

Applications are now open for the 2025 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Programs for Child Nutrition Program providers participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and/or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This year, the Request For Application (RFA) has been split into three (3) separate solicitations, two (2) of which are applicable to program operators:

The Implementation Grant: $50,000 to $500,000 to support the establishment or expansion of comprehensive Farm to School projects.

The Turnkey Grant: $5,000 to $50,000 to launch or enhance Farm to School activities; agricultural education; or edible gardens.

Please note that you may only apply to ONE (1) of the Patrick Leahy Farm to School grants. The USDA FNS RFA Grant Track Decision document provides helpful guidance for choosing which grant to apply for and offers additional valuable information for the grants. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025.

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