2012 Grant Program Information

The application period for 2012 Grant Program (Fiscal Year 2013) closed on June 15, 2012. We hope to announce another round of funding in Calendar Year 2013. You may find 2012 Request for Applications, webinar, and other applicant information helpful as you plan or implement your farm to school program.
 

2012 Farm to School Grant Information:
	Press Release
	Farm to school grant Request for Applications (PDF)
	Farm to school grant Request for Applications (Word Document)
	Frequently Asked Questions (updated May 21, 2012)
Important Dates and Deadlines
	April 17, 2012: Request for Applications Released
	May 18, 2012: (Suggested) Letter of Intent Deadline
	June 15, 2012: Proposals Due
	(Pending the Availability of Federal Funds) Mid-November: Awards Announced and Funds Available
Sample Proposals: To assist applicants in preparing their grant submissions, USDA has created sample proposals in each of the grant categories. Each grant application will be unique to the applicant and the community it is intended to serve; the samples below should not be considered as templates or guides. They are illustrative only.
	Sample Planning Grant: Narrative
	Sample Planning Grant: Budget and Attachments
	Sample Planning Grant: Free/Reduced Form
	Sample Implementation Grant: SCHOOL Narrative
	Sample Implementation Grant: SCHOOL Budget and Attachments
	Sample Implementation Grant: SCHOOL Free/Reduced Form
	Sample Implementation Grant: OTHER Narrative
	Sample Implementation Grant: OTHER Budget and Attachments
	Sample Implementation Grant: OTHER Free/Reduced Form
Webinars to Learn More: Two webinars were offered in mid-May and are available below for on-demand viewing.
	Implementation grant webinar
	Planning grant webinar
Targeted Beneficiaries: In order to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, USDA required additional information regarding the targeted beneficiaries of the Farm to School Grant Program.
	Planning Grant: Free/Reduced Form
	Implementation Grant: SCHOOL Free/Reduced Form
	Implementation Grant: OTHER Free/Reduced Form