FY 2018 Farm to School Grant

In this funding cycle USDA anticipates awarding approximately $5 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in schools. Grant funds will be made available on a competitive basis, subject to availability of federal funds. Applicants may apply for a Planning grant, Implementation grant, or Training grant. Planning grant awards will range from $20,000-$50,000 and implementation grant awards will from $50,000-$100,000. Funding for training grants is expected to range from $20,000-$50,000. For all three types of grants, the federal share of a project cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Therefore, the applicant must provide at least 25 percent of the costs of the total project. The total project cost is the federal grant request amount plus the applicant match.

The RFA (English and Spanish versions) and other helpful documents are located under "Related Documents" on grants.gov!

• SAM Quick Start Guide for New Grantee Registration
• FY 2018 Farm to School RFA Webinar
• Farm to School Grant factsheet
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Sample Budget Narrative
• Instructions for Urban/Rural Classification
• Farm to School Planning Toolkit
• Match Calculator