CN farm to school grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Yellow Farmhouse Education Center, Inc. $428,055 under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) on May 1, 2026, for a period of performance through June 30, 2028. The recipient, a woman-owned nonprofit based in Stonington, Connecticut, will implement farm-to-school initiatives including local food procurement integration, school garden development, agricultural education curriculum enhancement, and experiential learning for school-aged populations, with priority given to schools serving high percentages of free and reduced-price meal enrollment. Yellow Farmhouse Education Center operates as a prime recipient and does not pass funding through sub-recipients. The award is structured as an Implementation grant, a competitive grant track within the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program designed to help schools, school districts, local agencies, agricultural producers, and nonprofit entities scale or further develop existing farm-to-school initiatives. Assistance is released by letter of credit.