AGRI Farm to Kids Equipment Grant
The AGRI Farm to Kids Equipment Grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture funds equipment for schools to better serve Minnesota-grown foods in their meal programs.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per equipment grant (1:1 cash match required); project period through December 2029.
Summary: Supports K-12 schools and ECE centers in Minnesota to purchase equipment that enables serving Minnesota-grown or raised foods as part of Farm to Kids initiatives.
Key Information: Must apply for a Full Tray or First Bite food grant to be eligible for equipment funding.
Description
The AGRI Farm to Kids Equipment Grant, administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, is designed to help K-12 schools and early care education (ECE) centers participating in federal meal programs acquire equipment that enhances their capacity to serve Minnesota-grown or raised foods. This grant is an add-on to a Farm to Kids food grant (First Bite or Full Tray) and aims to strengthen local food procurement and service in school nutrition programs.
