The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) offers the Farm to School Grant Program, established under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. This grant is for assisting eligible entities in implementing farm to school initiatives that improve student access to fresh, local foods in eligible schools nationwide. Annually, $5 million supports this program, with up to $3.5 million designated for competitive grants in the initial funding cycle. Applicants may seek either Planning Grants, ranging from $20,000 to $45,000, or larger Implementation Grants, typically $65,000 to $100,000. A 25% matching contribution from the applicant is mandatory. Only one application per eligible entity is allowed, focusing on strengthening local food systems and enhancing child nutrition.
Opportunity ID: 164913
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted. Please complete and submit the additional Free and Reduced Price Meal Participation Form located on the F2S website for your grant project. This is a required form. Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Information Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Please complete the additional Free and Reduced Price Meal Participation form for your grant project (Planning or Implementation) and submit this form with your application package. This is a required form. The form is located on the Farm to School Website at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/f2_grant_program.htm | May 24, 2012 | |
| May 24, 2012 | ||
| Updated estimated number of awards. | May 21, 2012 | |
| May 09, 2012 | ||
| Apr 24, 2012 | ||
| Apr 17, 2012 | ||
| Apr 17, 2012 | ||
| Apr 17, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted. Please complete and submit the additional Free and Reduced Price Meal Participation Form located on the F2S website for your grant project. This is a required form. Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Information Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted.Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Information Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted.Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Information Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 140 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted.Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Information Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 140 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted.Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Information Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 140 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted.Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Solicitation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 140 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million willbe provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on an annual basis tosupport grants, technical assistance, and the Federal administrative costs related to USDAs farm to school program. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides additional details regarding the grants aspect of the farm to school program.The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to schoolprogram. In this first funding cycle, FNS anticipates awarding up to $3.5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. It is anticipated that the remaining $1.5 million will support a combination of training and technical assistance,administrative costs, and/or additional farm to school grants.Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of Federal funds. Applicants are encouraged to first submit a Letter of Intent and then apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. Planning grants are expected to range from $20,000-$45,000 and represent approximately 25 percent of the total awards. Implementation grants are expected to range from $65,000 – $100,000 and represent approximately 75 percent of the total awards. For both types of grants, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the grant project as the Federal share of costs for this grant cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the HHFKA.Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Onlyone application per eligible entity is permitted.Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Solicitation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farm to School Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 700 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.575 — Farm to School Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Schools State and Local Agencies Indian Tribal Organizations Agricultural Producers (or groups of Producers) Non-profit Entities |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish 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 eligible schools.
To fulfill the farm to school mandate in the HHFKA, effective October 1, 2012, $5 million will The USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is charged with implementing the farm to school Applicants must choose between submitting a Planning grant or an Implementation grant. Only Additional information on the Farm to School Program is available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Farm to School Grant Solicitation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:farm2school2013@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 164913 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents 1 -> implementation_grant_all_others_free_reduced_form.pdf
Folder 164913 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents 1 -> implementation grant_schools_free_reduced_form-1.pdf
Folder 164913 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents 1 -> planning grants _ free_reduced_form-1.pdf
Folder 164913 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents 1 -> assurances-1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gregory Walton Grants Officer Email: farm2school2013@fns.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-F2S-2012 | Farm to School Grant Program | PKG00122930 | Apr 16, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
164913 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
164913 Attachments-1.0.pdf
164913 SF424A-1.0.pdf
164913 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
164913 Budget-1.1.pdf
164913 Project-1.0.pdf
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