Arizona Farm to School Assistance and Services

The Arizona Department of Education's Master Agreement CTR079048 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on Farm to School State Agency Formula Grant activities. The IDV enables organizations to implement comprehensive agricultural and nutrition education programs for schools and early care institutions across Arizona. Specifically, the contract supports local food procurement initiatives, educational programming, and school garden development, with a primary goal of increasing local food purchasing capacity and strengthening connections between agricultural producers and educational institutions.

The prime contractor for this IDV is the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, with a contract period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The contract covers five counties in southern Arizona, including Pima, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz. Awarded on October 9, 2025, the Master Agreement is a grant-based contract with a total proposed budget of $107,298.33, which includes direct and indirect costs. The IDV will support activities such as hosting teacher summits, developing digital curriculum resources, and piloting local food purchasing initiatives with school districts throughout the specified geographic region.