Arizona Farm to School Assistance and Services

The Arizona Department of Education Master Agreement CTR079062 is a Farm to School State Agency Formula Grant focused on enhancing local food procurement and nutrition education initiatives across Arizona's educational institutions. The IDV supports comprehensive programs connecting schools, early care centers, local farmers, and community partners to improve food systems and nutrition education. Key procurement objectives include developing local procurement toolkits, implementing garden-based learning programs, providing technical assistance to schools and early care centers, and creating digital media content to support farm-to-school activities.

The master agreement is awarded to Yuma County - Financial Services Department, with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The contract, administered by the Arizona Department of Education, is structured as a grant with potential for renewal in one-year increments up to five years total. The grant provides funding between $100,000 and $200,000 (potentially up to $300,000 for organizations with statewide reach), targeting over 1,000 students and 50 educators across multiple school districts. The total proposed budget for this cycle is $213,072, with $188,998 in direct costs and $24,074 in indirect costs, focusing on underserved communities and sustainable, community-driven approaches to improving food systems and nutrition education.