The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) program (CFDA 10.935) to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), doing business as The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health. The funding will support a pilot project to reduce campus food waste through cafeteria-based composting operations and implement garden-based science education initiatives within the LAUSD system. The project aims to address food insecurity, promote sustainable agriculture, and develop innovative approaches to urban food systems. The award period is from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2027.
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