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Resource | Training and Outreach FY 2026 Farm to School RFA Webinar

Helps applicants understand the components of a complete application, grant eligibility, funding priorities, and grant objectives.

11/24/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach Tips for Sponsors: Completing the Turnip the Beet Nomination Packet

These tips will help you to complete the Turnip the Beet nomination packet.

11/18/2025
Basic page Commercial Recalls Affecting Schools

The following message contains important information about two commercial recalls that may affect schools. These recalls do not involve USDA Foods.

10/06/2025
Basic page Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program - Snapshot of the FY 2026 RFA

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.

09/30/2025
Basic page Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program - What's New in FY 2026

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.

09/30/2025
Basic page Quick Start Guide - Applying for a Farm to School Grant

Getting started applying to the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program.

09/30/2025
Basic page Farm to School Grant Program FAQs for FY 2026 Request for Applications

Please refer to the request for application for more detailed information.

09/30/2025
Resource | Policy Information Collection: State Administrative Expense Funds

This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection for state administrative expense funds expended in the operation of the child nutrition programs administered under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

09/11/2025
Resource | Policy Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2026

This notice announces the national average value of donated foods or, where applicable, cash in lieu of donated foods, to be provided in school year 2026 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) for each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

08/15/2025
Resource | Policy Interim Final Rule: NSLP and SBP - Elimination of the State Ameliorative Action Reporting Requirement for School Meals Eligibility Verification

Due to a technical problem with the docket that prevented comments from being accepted during part of the initial comment period, we are reopening the comment period for the interim final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on June 6, 2025. The rule rescinds an unnecessary reporting requirement for the school meals application verification process.

08/08/2025
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