Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Foundation For Food And Farm Connections received a $158,180 Project Grant award on May 1, 2026, under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575), administered by the Child Nutrition Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The project is slated for completion by June 30, 2028, with performance activities centered in Truxton, Missouri. This grant supports comprehensive farm-to-school initiatives designed to improve access to local foods within Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program.

The funding will support a range of activities encompassing local food procurement for school meals, school garden development, agricultural education curriculum integration, training for agricultural producers on procurement regulations and food safety practices, and infrastructure improvements to facilitate the use of local ingredients in school nutrition settings. The grant also supports experiential learning opportunities that connect students to local food sources and agricultural systems, with the ultimate goal of expanding access to nutritious, locally-sourced foods for students in participating schools and districts, particularly those with high free and reduced-price meal enrollment.