CN Farm to School Grant Award Summary

Barren County School District received a $123,478 Project Grant award effective May 1, 2026, from the Child Nutrition Division through the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The grant supports comprehensive farm to school initiatives designed to improve access to local foods within Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Expected deliverables under this 24-month award (concluding June 30, 2028) may include local food procurement from regional agricultural producers, development of school gardens, integration of agricultural education into school curricula, infrastructure improvements to support local ingredient sourcing, and experiential learning opportunities connecting students to local food systems and agricultural practices.

As a local government entity and school district, Barren County School District is well-positioned to implement these farm to school activities, having previously demonstrated grant management capacity and experience securing federal funding for educational and community-focused initiatives. The award aligns with the Farm to School Grant Program's emphasis on serving school districts with high free and reduced-price meal enrollment and supporting sustainable, transferable models of local food access within school nutrition settings.