CN farm to school grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Dallas County Texas $371,429 under the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) on May 1, 2026. The award is an Implementation grant, a project grant assistance type, with performance ending June 30, 2028 in Dallas, Texas 75207.

Implementation grants under the Farm to School program fund entities in scaling or further developing existing farm to school initiatives that improve access to local foods in USDA Child Nutrition Program schools. The program prioritizes projects serving schools with high free and reduced price meal enrollment, and awards are determined through competitive review panels that evaluate project design, sustainability, transferability, and budget appropriateness.

Dallas County, a local government entity serving over 2.6 million residents across North-Central Texas, has extensive experience executing federal grants across public health, housing, criminal justice, and community development. The county's prior USDA grant portfolio includes $398,371 for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program technology modernization and $372,549 for establishing the South Oak Cliff Farmers Market, demonstrating established capacity in food access and nutrition programs. Grantees may apply for a single six-month no-cost extension for bonafide need and must retain records for three years after final report submission.