This federal Project Grant award, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575), supports the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma in implementing initiatives to improve access to local foods in child nutrition programs. The $193,015.00 grant, awarded on Jul 22, 2024, will fund a 24-month project period ending on Jun 30, 2026. The key products and services to be delivered include procuring local foods for school meals, developing school gardens, providing agricultural education, and strengthening supply chains between local producers and schools. The grant aims to connect the Peoria Tribe's schools with local agricultural producers, enhance nutrition education, and create opportunities for students to learn about food systems, thereby improving access to locally sourced foods in their child nutrition programs.
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