Arizona Farm to School Assistance and Services

The Arizona Department of Education Master Agreement CTR079064 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on Farm to School State Agency Formula Grant services, designed to advance local food procurement and nutrition education initiatives across Arizona. The IDV enables organizations to increase local food purchasing capacity for schools and early care institutions, provide local food promotional activities, and strengthen Farm to School connections statewide. Key services include technical assistance, regional food processing pilot evaluations, development of a comprehensive local school food catalog, and creation of a data mapping system connecting schools, producers, and food hubs.

The master agreement is awarded to Pinnacle Prevention, a nonprofit organization based in Chandler, Arizona, and covers the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The contract is a Master Agreement type, geographically scoped to Arizona, with a total project value of $243,455. Pinnacle Prevention will work in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Farm to School Network, and Arizona Department of Agriculture to implement the grant, with potential funding ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 depending on the organization's regional service capabilities. The IDV includes quarterly reporting requirements and specific deliverables such as monthly check-ins, mid-year and summary reports, and a public presentation.