This report, which provides an in-depth look at our first three years of grant-making, summarizes findings from an analysis of select data from projects funded during FY 2013-15.
Recently, we have received several questions about the use of funds from the nonprofit school food service account to cover expenditures related to farm to school activities and school gardens. The questions and answers below address specific scenarios that school food authorities may be dealing with when considering the allowability of such costs.
A list of funding sources provided by USDA, as well as other federal agencies, that have supported and continue to support farm to school initiatives in local communities.
In addition to USDA’s funding sources provided above, other federal agencies may have funding opportunities that support Farm to School activities.
USDA funding opportunities for farmers, school and communities in a variety of agricultural areas.
Occasionally, applications for participation in the School Nutrition Programs may be received from organizations that do not clearly meet the definition of “school.”