Chef Ann Foundation
Forecasted
The Chef Ann Foundation, supported by FDACS, funds research-driven grants to help Florida schools shift to scratch cooking and healthier, science-based meal programs.
Funder: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Due Dates: Rolling (Refer to funder’s page for each grant stream)
Funding Amounts: Four distinct grant streams; specific award sizes and durations vary and are published on the Chef Ann Foundation site.
Summary: Supports schools and districts in Florida transitioning to scratch cooking and healthier meal programs through multiple targeted grant opportunities.
Key Information: Official details, deadlines, and applications are managed by the Chef Ann Foundation, not FDACS.
Description
The Chef Ann Foundation, as highlighted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), offers four separate grant opportunities to assist schools and school districts in moving from processed foods to scratch cooking and healthier meal programs. These grants aim to improve food quality, nutrition, and wellness in educational settings by supporting innovative approaches and providing resources for food service transformation. Each grant stream addresses a specific aspect of school food service, such as infrastructure, staff training, or program implementation.
