Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program

Deadline: Dec 05, 2025

other

fully funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications for the 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program are now open. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for CNP meals.

📝 About the Grant

The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, authorized under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA), is designed to:

Improve access to local foods in eligible CNP sites.
Support comprehensive farm-to-CNP programming, including local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
Enhance child health and nutrition.
Reinvigorate American agriculture by connecting farmers and producers with USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs.

Key Details:

Sponsor Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Date Published: September 15, 2025
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs, Fully Funded, Grants

🎁 Benefits

Competitive grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.
Total funding available: up to $18 million.
Supports innovative farm-to-school projects.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The following entities are eligible to apply:

State agencies
Indian Tribal organizations
Child Nutrition Program operators*
Local agencies*
Agricultural producers*
Groups of agricultural producers*
Non-profit organizations*
- Non-profits must include their 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the IRS.

Important Notes:

Entities marked with an asterisk (*) must be part of a partnership to be eligible.
Organizations that do not meet the eligibility definitions will be deemed ineligible and removed from competition.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
To apply, visit the official application portal.
Additional details and application submission can be found on Grants.gov.

For more information, visit the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant page.

Benefits

This competitive grant will fund innovative farm to school projects ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for a total of up to $18 million.

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