Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Kansas State Department of Education a $3.45 million Project Grant under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) for the performance period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds the procurement and distribution of free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools across Kansas with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program.

The Kansas State Department of Education, as the state agency recipient, is responsible for selecting eligible elementary schools based on free and reduced-price meal eligibility percentages and managing the federal-state agreement for program implementation. Participating schools receive fresh produce at no cost to distribute to all enrolled children during the school day while publicizing availability within the school environment. The program's objectives include introducing students to fresh produce varieties, increasing consumption of unprocessed fruits and vegetables, and promoting nutrition education in economically disadvantaged school communities. The state agency will sub-award portions of this funding to local school food authorities and districts for direct program implementation at the school level.