Federal Grant Award Summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain received a $100,000 Project Grant from the Child Nutrition Division under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) awarded on May 1, 2026, with a completion deadline of June 30, 2028. The grant supports farm to school initiatives in Winterville, North Carolina, designed to improve access to local foods within child nutrition programs serving youth ages 6 to 18. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the awardee will implement comprehensive activities that likely include local food procurement for school meals, development of school gardens, integration of agricultural education, and experiential learning opportunities connecting students to local agricultural systems consistent with the Farm to School program's objectives.

The grant aligns with the awardee's existing expertise in youth development and academic enrichment, building upon their prior experience operating the Club Academy program and participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Through this 24-month implementation grant, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain will leverage federal funding to scale farm to school efforts in their service area, with emphasis on serving high-need student populations and advancing local food access within child nutrition settings.