This page is a resource that will help you decide if the fiscal year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School grant is right for your project by providing an overview of the purpose, eligibility, and other key information. This does not serve as a replacement for the Request for Applications. Carefully and completely review the full RFA and associated documents for detailed information about the application components and required documents for submission.
This page describes the main changes for the fiscal year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School grant compared to the past two grant years. We do not describe every change. Applicants should carefully read the entire Request for Applications prior to applying.
Getting started applying to the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program.
Please refer to the request for application for more detailed information.
Basic overview of Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS) for new Farm to School grant recipients.
FNS-908 Reporting Forms and the 908 Indicator Keys for 2024 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Participants.
USDA awards the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants that support planning, developing, and implementing farm to school programs. The grants are an important way to help state, regional, and local organizations as they initiate, expand, and institutionalize farm to school efforts.
Resources will assist grantees on how to get started after receiving their award, access contact information, and successfully complete reports, evaluations, and financial documentation.
FY 26 Farm to School Grant Program application materials.
This factsheet introduces concepts of Hazard Analysis Risk Based Preventative Control and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plans.