Closed · USDA-FNS-F2S-2024 · CFDA 10.575 · Discretionary

FY2024 Farm to School Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by Food and Nutrition Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 12, 2024
Close date
100
Expected awards

The verdict

FY2024 Farm to School Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Food and Nutrition Service that offered $1 -- $500,000 across 100 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
100
expected awards
10.575
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY2024 Farm to School Grants - is cataloged under number USDA-FNS-F2S-2024 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.575, posted by Food and Nutrition Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on October 11, 2023 and last updated on December 18, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $12.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 100 awards. If the agency funds the expected 100 awards from the $12.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $120,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on January 12, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $500,000

Close Date

January 12, 2024

Posted

October 11, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$12,000,000

Expected Awards

100

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program is designed to increase the availability of local foods in schools and help connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Grants can launch new farm to school programs or expand existing efforts. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Farm to School Grant awards projects of 24 months in length for funding up to $500,000. Applicants are required to provide matching support of at least 25 percent of the total project budget in the form of cash or in-kind contributions. The RFA offers three tracks - Implementation, State Agency, and Turnkey - to support a variety of projects and implementation stages. Eligible applicants may include schools and other institutions that operate Child Nutrition Programs, Indian Tribal Organizations, agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers, nonprofit entities, and State and local agencies.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 05, 07, 12. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Anna Arrowsmith

Key Dates

Posted October 11, 2023
Close Date January 12, 2024
Archive Date February 11, 2024
Last Updated December 18, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY2024 Farm to School Grants", offered by Food and Nutrition Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.575. The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program is designed to increase the availability of local foods in schools and help connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests,...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 12, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $12,000,000. Expected number of awards: 100.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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