CN farm to school grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Boys & Girls Clubs Of Border Towns $348,000 on May 1, 2026, under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) to implement farm-to-school initiatives at its Presque Isle, Maine location through June 30, 2028.

The grant funds local food procurement for school meals, school garden development, integration of agricultural education into curricula, and experiential learning activities that connect students to local food systems. Boys & Girls Clubs Of Border Towns is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Presque Isle, Maine, and holds federal recognition as a Native American entity. Performance occurs in Presque Isle, ME 04769. The assistance type is a Project Grant, awarded through a competitive review process that evaluates project design, sustainability, alignment with farm-to-school goals, and service to schools with high free and reduced-price meal enrollment. Implementation grants under this program run for 24 months with funding released by letter of credit.