The North Dakota Department of Agriculture received a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575). The grant will support the implementation of the "CN FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT" initiative, which aims to improve access to local foods in the USDA's Child Nutrition Programs within North Dakota. Key activities to be funded include procuring local agricultural products for school meals,...
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction was awarded a $1,409,256 Formula Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service on September 30, 2022 to further strengthen food and agriculture supply chain resiliency through September 30, 2026. The grant funds the Farm to School State Formula Grant Program (CFDA 10.645), which supports state-operated farm to school programs. The program aims to increase the capacity of institutions participating in the National School...
This $2,482,471.64 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service will support the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) in North Dakota through September 30, 2022. Awarded to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction on October 1, 2021, this funding will provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of children eligible for free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program....
This federal Formula Grant award of $21,411,160.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service is for the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555). The grant funding provides financial and food support to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to deliver nutritious, non-profit lunch services for school children across North Dakota. The grant enables the agency to procure food, operate meal programs, implement nutrition education initiatives, and upgrade...
This $765,147.00 Formula Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition program (CFDA 10.560). The funding supports the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) in its role as the state education agency responsible for overseeing K-12 public education, including the administration of critical federal child nutrition programs such as the National School Lunch Program and School...
This Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service provides $5,567,070 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to support the National School Lunch Program (CFDA #10.555) from January 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The award assists North Dakota K-12 schools and other qualifying organizations in operating their school lunch programs by funding food procurement and meal preparation costs. A total of 58 sub-awards were made across the state...
The federal Project Grant award of $759,474.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Team Nutrition Grants program (CFDA 10.574) will support the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) in improving children's nutrition and eating habits through comprehensive educational initiatives. The grant will fund the development and implementation of nutrition education programs, training for school nutrition professionals, and the creation of...
The Minnesota Department of Education received a $1,081,005 Formula Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Farm to School State Formula Grant program (CFDA 10.645). The grant period runs from September 30, 2022 through September 30, 2026. Funding will support Minnesota's farm to school program efforts to strengthen agricultural supply chain resiliency and capacity for institutions in accordance with Section 1001(b)(4) of the American...
This federal Project Grant award of $2,577,784 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service provides funding for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The program aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and promote healthy eating habits among elementary school students in economically disadvantaged communities across North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the prime awardee, will distribute...
The South Dakota Department of Education (Deca) was awarded a $679,980 Formula Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Farm to School State Formula Grant program (CFDA #10.645). The grant aims to strengthen food and agriculture supply chain resiliency in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act by increasing the capacity of institutions participating in farm to school programs through September 2026. As the prime recipient, Deca will...