Opportunity ID: 343898

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-2023-F2S
Funding Opportunity Title: FY23 Farm to School Grant
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 144
Assistance Listings: 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Oct 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Oct 06, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2023
Archive Date: Feb 05, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
City or township governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please refer to the RFA, section 3, page 16 Eligible schools, including nonprofit private and charter schools, which operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program; Eligible Child Care Institutions, including non-school based institutions that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP);• Eligible Summer Institutions, including non-school based institutions that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP);State agencies; Local agencies; Indian Tribal organizations (ITOs)Agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers; and Non-profit entities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) establishes a Farm to School Program in order to assist eligible entities, through grants and technical assistance, in implementing farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in the USDA Food and Nutrition (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Each year $5 million is provided to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support grants, technical assistance, and other activities related to USDA’s Farm to School Program. Additional funding for the Farm to School Program was made available from the FY 2018 through FY 2022 agriculture appropriations acts and, as a result, USDA expects to award approximately $12 million under this solicitation. As mandated by the NSLA, selected grant projects are limited to no more than $100,000 each. However, in anticipation of authority to provide grants of up to $500,000 in the FY 2023 agriculture appropriations, USDA will consider proposals of up to $500,000 from State agencies or other eligible organizations proposing projects that are multi-state or national in scope. The USDA Farm to School Grant Program is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Community Food Systems Division (CFSD).

Authorizing language in Section 18(g) of the NSLA (42 U.S.C 1769(g)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants, designed to improve access to local foods in eligible schools, for activities such as:

  • Training;
  • Supporting operations;
  • Planning;
  • Purchasing equipment;
  • Developing school gardens;
  • Developing partnerships; and
  • Implementing farm to school programs.

The NSLA also directs the Secretary to ensure geographical diversity and equitable treatment of urban, rural, and tribal communities in the distribution of grant awards, as well as give the highest priority to funding projects that, as determined by the Secretary:

  • Make local food products available on the menu of the eligible school;
  • Serve a high proportion of children who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches;
  • Incorporate experiential nutrition education activities in curriculum planning that encourage the participation of school children in farm and garden-based agricultural education activities;
  • Demonstrate collaboration between eligible schools, nongovernmental and community- based organizations, agricultural producer groups, and other community partners;
  • Include adequate and participatory evaluation plans;
  • Demonstrate the potential for long-term program sustainability; and,
  • Meet any other criteria that the Secretary determines appropriate. 
Link to Additional Information: Farm to School Application Resource Page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jean Bingham

Grants Officer
Email:jean.bingham@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated description. Oct 06, 2022
Oct 03, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-2023-F2S
Funding Opportunity Title: FY23 Farm to School Grant
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 144
Assistance Listings: 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Oct 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Oct 06, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2023
Archive Date: Feb 05, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
City or township governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please refer to the RFA, section 3, page 16 Eligible schools, including nonprofit private and charter schools, which operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program; Eligible Child Care Institutions, including non-school based institutions that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP);• Eligible Summer Institutions, including non-school based institutions that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP);State agencies; Local agencies; Indian Tribal organizations (ITOs)Agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers; and Non-profit entities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) establishes a Farm to School Program in order to assist eligible entities, through grants and technical assistance, in implementing farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in the USDA Food and Nutrition (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Each year $5 million is provided to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support grants, technical assistance, and other activities related to USDA’s Farm to School Program. Additional funding for the Farm to School Program was made available from the FY 2018 through FY 2022 agriculture appropriations acts and, as a result, USDA expects to award approximately $12 million under this solicitation. As mandated by the NSLA, selected grant projects are limited to no more than $100,000 each. However, in anticipation of authority to provide grants of up to $500,000 in the FY 2023 agriculture appropriations, USDA will consider proposals of up to $500,000 from State agencies or other eligible organizations proposing projects that are multi-state or national in scope. The USDA Farm to School Grant Program is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Community Food Systems Division (CFSD).

Authorizing language in Section 18(g) of the NSLA (42 U.S.C 1769(g)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants, designed to improve access to local foods in eligible schools, for activities such as:

  • Training;
  • Supporting operations;
  • Planning;
  • Purchasing equipment;
  • Developing school gardens;
  • Developing partnerships; and
  • Implementing farm to school programs.

The NSLA also directs the Secretary to ensure geographical diversity and equitable treatment of urban, rural, and tribal communities in the distribution of grant awards, as well as give the highest priority to funding projects that, as determined by the Secretary:

  • Make local food products available on the menu of the eligible school;
  • Serve a high proportion of children who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches;
  • Incorporate experiential nutrition education activities in curriculum planning that encourage the participation of school children in farm and garden-based agricultural education activities;
  • Demonstrate collaboration between eligible schools, nongovernmental and community- based organizations, agricultural producer groups, and other community partners;
  • Include adequate and participatory evaluation plans;
  • Demonstrate the potential for long-term program sustainability; and,
  • Meet any other criteria that the Secretary determines appropriate. 
Link to Additional Information: Farm to School Application Resource Page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jean Bingham

Grants Officer
Email:jean.bingham@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-2023-F2S
Funding Opportunity Title: FY23 Farm to School Grant
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 144
Assistance Listings: 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Oct 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Oct 06, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2023
Archive Date: Feb 05, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Independent school districts
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please refer to the RFA, section 3, page 16 Eligible schools, including nonprofit private and charter schools, which operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program; Eligible Child Care Institutions, including non-school based institutions that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP);• Eligible Summer Institutions, including non-school based institutions that have an agreement with the State agency to operate the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP);State agencies; Local agencies; Indian Tribal organizations (ITOs)Agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers; and Non-profit entities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) establishes a Farm to School Program in order to assist eligible entities, through grants and technical assistance, in implementing farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in the USDA Food and Nutrition (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Each year $5 million is provided to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support grants, technical assistance, and other activities related to USDA’s Farm to School Program. Additional funding for the Farm to School Program was made available from the FY 2018 through FY 2022 agriculture appropriations acts and, as a result, USDA expects to award approximately $12 million under this solicitation. The USDA Farm to School Grant Program is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Community Food Systems Division (CFSD).

Authorizing language in Section 18(g) of the NSLA (42 U.S.C 1769(g)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants, designed to improve access to local foods in eligible schools, for activities such as:

  • Training;
  • Supporting operations;
  • Planning;
  • Purchasing equipment;
  • Developing school gardens;
  • Developing partnerships; and
  • Implementing farm to school programs.

The NSLA also directs the Secretary to ensure geographical diversity and equitable treatment of urban, rural, and tribal communities in the distribution of grant awards, as well as give the highest priority to funding projects that, as determined by the Secretary:

  • Make local food products available on the menu of the eligible school;
  • Serve a high proportion of children who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches;
  • Incorporate experiential nutrition education activities in curriculum planning that encourage the participation of school children in farm and garden-based agricultural education activities;
  • Demonstrate collaboration between eligible schools, nongovernmental and community- based organizations, agricultural producer groups, and other community partners;
  • Include adequate and participatory evaluation plans;
  • Demonstrate the potential for long-term program sustainability; and,
  • Meet any other criteria that the Secretary determines appropriate. 
Link to Additional Information: Farm to School Application Resource Page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jean Bingham

Grants Officer
Email:jean.bingham@usda.gov

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> Implementation-State Agency-Project Work Plan2023.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> Determining Urban_Rural Classification 2023.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> FNS-906 – Grant Program Accounting System and Financial Capability Questionnaire (003).pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> FY23_Farm to School Grant RFA.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> Turnkey Action Planning Narrative Template2023.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> RFAF2SBudgetNarrativeChecklistFY23.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> TurnkeyEdibleGardenTemplate2023.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> Budget Narrative Template2023.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> FY2023_FAQ.pdf

Folder 343898 Full Announcement-Request for Applications -> Turnkey Agricultural Education Narrative Template2023.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Jean Bingham
Grants Officer
Email: jean.bingham@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.575 USDA-FNS-2023-F2S Fy23 Farm to School Grant PKG00277182 Oct 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

343898 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

343898 SF424A-1.0.pdf

343898 FSGP_3_1-3.1.pdf

343898 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

343898 SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

343898 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

343898 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

2025-07-13T18:20:02-05:00

Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!

XLinkedIn

About the Author: