The U-S Department of Agriculture says it is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture through applications for the 2026 Farm to School Grant program.
Officials say through the grant opportunity, the USDA will invest up to 18 million dollars in farm-to-school projects that connect farmers to the USDA’s child nutrition programs through local food procurement, agricultural education, school gardens and more.
The USDA says the application process has been streamlined to emphasize partnerships that can give small family farms the best chance at success.
Since the Farm to School Grant program’s inception in 2013, USDA has awarded some 100 million dollars to more than 12 hundred projects across the country.
Applications for 2026 grants are due by December 5th.
