The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is inviting applications for the Farm to School Grant Program to connect children with healthy food available in Pennsylvania.
Donor Name: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/23/2022
Size of the Grant: $15,000
Details:
The Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program will provide schools with funding to improve access to healthy, local foods and increase agriculture education opportunities for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The program aims to bridge the gap between children and the food system by connecting them to the fresh, healthy food available from Pennsylvania agricultural producers in their community and the surrounding areas. Through changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early childhood education sites, children will become more aware and engaged with their local food system as well as empowered to leverage their own consumer influence to support Pennsylvania agriculture.
Funding Information
- $15,000 maximum award (75% of project)
- A minimum 25% match cash or in-kind is required (25% of project)
Eligibility Criteria
- A school district, charter school or private school with prekindergarten classes, a kindergarten program or elementary school classes through the fifth grade, or center-based preschool that is located and operates within this Commonwealth, may apply for funding.
For more information, visit Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.