CN farm to school grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Madison Consolidated Schools $221,250 under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) on May 1, 2026, with performance through June 30, 2028.

The grant funds local food procurement for school meals, school garden development, agricultural education curriculum integration, training for agricultural producers on procurement and food safety regulations, and experiential learning opportunities connecting students to local agricultural systems. Madison Consolidated Schools, a local government school district headquartered in Madison, Indiana, is the recipient. Work is performed in Madison, Indiana.

This is an Implementation grant, one track within the Farm to School program designed to help schools and school districts scale or further develop existing farm to school initiatives. The award runs for 24 months, with obligation of $221,250 and assistance delivered via letter of credit.