Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (Applications Due) | May 2026 (Award Notification) | November 2026 (Grant Term Begins) | October 2028 (Grant Term Ends)
Funding Amounts: Track 1: $200,000–$1,000,000 (based on $15/student served); Track 2: $50,000–$350,000; Track 3: $50,000–$200,000; Track 4: $15,000–$350,000; up to 24 months
Summary: Funds projects connecting California schools with local farms to promote nutrition, sustainability, and equity in school food systems.
Key Information: No matching funds required; reimbursement-based; anticipated next cycle—dates and amounts subject to change.