Grant Webinars
To assist eligible applicants, we're hosting several webinars to review the RFA and answer
questions about the application process. For those unable to join, the webinars will be recorded and posted on our website.
General Overview
On
September 29, 2016, 1:00 pm ET, USDA will host a webinar for all
interested parties.
Click here to register.
State Agencies
As noted in the RFA, state agency applications are
a priority in FY 2017. On October 4, 2016, 1:00 pm ET, USDA will host a
webinar for state agencies. This session will include examples of previously
funding state agency projects.
Click here to register.
Tribal Organizations
On October 6, 2016, 1:00 pm ET, USDA will
host a webinar for our tribal partners and those interested in partnering with
tribal organizations.
Click here to register.
 Grantee Spotlight
During summer vacation, Groundwork Somerville, Somerville Public Schools Farm to School staff, and parent volunteers worked together to maintain several school gardens. The plants were ready when students
returned this fall, and several garden lessons are planned for students to learn
about harvesting, seed saving, and cover crops. Additionally, this summer marked the third year of working
with Project Bread on the Healthy Summer Harvest Program. Throughout July, Chef
Nick Speros worked weekly with about 70 students to inspire them to try new
foods and familiar foods prepared in different ways. More than half the
children said they would try the foods again!
Congratulations on the great work, Somerville!
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Farm to School Month is Around the Corner
October was designated National Farm to School Month by Congress in 2010 to
demonstrate the growing importance of farm to school programs as a means
to improve child nutrition, support local economies, and educate
children about the origins of food.
Everyone can celebrate Farm to School Month! Check out the National Farm to School Network's website for ideas and start planning your festivities now.
From the west coast to New England, rural communities across the
country are implementing community food systems’ strategies. The
projects are bringing more local food into school meals, promoting
healthy eating habits and expanding markets for American farmers and
producers.
The USDA Farm to School Grant Program is proud to support these efforts. Over the past four years, approximately four out of ten schools impacted by the program
are in rural communities. We look forward to supporting similar
projects in the future and are currently accepting applications for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 funding. Visit our grant opportunities page for more information.
To celebrate the release of the FY 2017 RFA, we are highlighting two projects that are having a big impact in their communities.
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