The Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program funds Iowa K-12 schools to purchase local foods from Choose Iowa members, strengthening local food systems and student nutrition.
Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants support Iowa agricultural businesses and organizations with production, processing, and market-access projects to increase sales and reach new customers.
Farm to Kids First Bite Grant supports schools and early childhood education centers in buying Minnesota-grown or raised foods to introduce local food into meals served through federal programs.
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant supports farms, food businesses, nonprofits, and local governments with processing, storage, and distribution infrastructure to expand access to Illinois agricultural products.
The Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant funds advanced equipment and technology to help Iowa dairies modernize, expand processing, and reduce labor through science-driven solutions.
Iowa Charter Schools Program Grant supports public charter schools in opening, expanding, and replicating high-quality models to broaden access for underserved students and advance innovative education.