CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - California Department of Food and Agriculture
This grant funds projects that connect California students with local agriculture and nutrition education to build sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient school food systems.
Funder: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 (Letter of Intent, Track 4 only) | April 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $52.8 million statewide in recent cycles; individual awards and duration vary by track.
Summary: Supports innovative projects connecting California students to local agriculture, nutrition education, and sustainable, equitable school food systems.
Key Information: Multiple tracks target schools, early care, producers, and technical assistance; eligibility and requirements differ by track.
Description
The California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork, funds projects that connect students with local agriculture, promote nutrition education, and foster equity and sustainability in school food systems. The program features multiple funding tracks designed to cultivate climate resilience, support collaboration among schools, farms, food hubs, and Native American Tribes, and create scalable and lasting improvements in California’s school food landscape.
