The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Delaware Department of Education $679,103 under the Farm to School State Formula Grant program (CFDA 10.645) for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant funding will support Delaware's farm to school programs and further strengthen food and agriculture supply chain resiliency in accordance with section 1001(b)(4) of the American Rescue Plan. Specifically, the Department of Education of Delaware will use the funds to increase the capacity of K-12 institutions participating in farm to school activities by strengthening local food procurement and educational opportunities that connect schoolchildren to agricultural production.