Connecting Kids and Farmers
Farm to school makes local food and agricultural education available to child nutrition program participants through grants, research, technical assistance, and training.
The FY 2026 Farm to School Grant Program Request for Applications is now open!
The request for applications (RFA) is now open for the fiscal year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, also known as the USDA Farm to School Grant Program. To apply, visit Grants.gov and follow the instructions found within the RFA. Visit the applicant resources page throughout the application period for updates and helpful information.
2023 Farm to School Census Findings Now Available - Farm to School is Going Strong!
USDA has released the findings of the 2023 Farm to School Census! The Census findings show that farm to school is going strong. In school year 2022-23, 74% of school food authorities reported engaging in farm to school activities. Explore the findings and report and learn how to discuss the results in your community with our partner resources.
Popular Topics
- Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants
- Farm to School - Planning Toolkit
- USDA Foods: A Resource for Maximizing Food Budgets To Buy Local Factsheet
- USDA DoD Fresh Program: A Source for Locally Grown Produce Factsheet
- Agricultural Marketing Service Grants, Loans and Other Support
- Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants
- Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreements
