2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program
This grant funds South Carolina elementary schools to offer free fresh fruits and vegetables to students during the school day, promoting healthy eating habits and nutrition education.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Education
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (monthly claims) | July 17, 2026 (full application) | January 31, 2027 (semi-annual report) | August 15, 2027 (end-of-year report)
Funding Amounts: ~$3.5 million total; $50 per student; project term: July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports elementary schools in providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to students to promote healthy eating habits.
Key Information: Application must be submitted online in SCAPS; only complete applications with all required signatures will be reviewed.
Description
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) subgrant enables eligible elementary schools in South Carolina to offer free fresh fruits and vegetables to students throughout the school day, outside of regular meal periods. The program aims to introduce children to a wide variety of produce, encourage healthier snack choices, and foster lifelong healthy eating habits. It also promotes partnerships at the state and local levels to support program implementation and operation.
