Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Amikids, Inc. a $369,942 Project Grant under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) on May 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2028. This award supports Amikids, Inc.'s implementation of farm to school initiatives in Tampa, Florida, designed to improve access to local foods within Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs), including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program. As a national nonprofit organization serving troubled and at-risk youth across nine states, Amikids will leverage this funding to advance its mission by integrating local food procurement, agricultural education, and experiential learning opportunities that connect students to food sources and local agricultural systems.

The Farm to School Grant Program competitively funds comprehensive initiatives that address food access through multiple mechanisms, including local food procurement for school meals, school garden development, curriculum integration of agricultural education, producer training on procurement regulations and food safety, infrastructure improvements, and student learning experiences. Amikids' award aligns with program priorities emphasizing diverse entity participation and youth-focused programming, positioning the organization to expand farm to school services to vulnerable populations within its service communities.