CN farm to school grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Chef ANN Foundation $500,000 on May 1, 2026, under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) for implementation of comprehensive farm-to-school initiatives in Boulder, Colorado.

The award funds local food procurement, school garden development, agricultural education curriculum integration, and producer training. Performance runs through June 30, 2028, at the Boulder, Colorado location. Chef ANN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boulder, serves as the recipient and prime implementer of these farm-to-school activities. The Farm to School program awards competitive grants to eligible entities including schools, school districts, local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and nonprofit organizations to improve access to local foods in USDA child nutrition programs. Implementation grants, the track under which this award was made, support scaling or further development of existing farm-to-school initiatives and carry a standard 24-month performance period.