Quick Facts
FundingUp to $15,000 (75% state, 25% match required)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineCheck PA Department of Agriculture for current cycle
FunderPennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania's Farm to School Grant Program funds K-12 programs that connect students to local food and agriculture. Schools can apply for up to $15,000 to support farm visits, school gardens, local food purchasing, and food education programs.
What This Grant Funds
Grants fund farm-to-school programming including school gardens, farm visits, local food purchasing, nutrition education, and food system curriculum. A 25% local match is required. Equipment for school gardens and food education is allowable.
Who Is Eligible
- Pennsylvania K-12 public schools and school districts
- Programs must connect students to Pennsylvania agriculture and local food systems
- A 25% match (cash or in-kind) is required
How Forward Education Products Qualify
Smart Hydroponics Kit — school garden and food systems education for PA Farm to School Grant programs
CHARGE Climate Sensor — environmental monitoring for school garden and agriculture programs
Coding for Climate Kit — sustainability and food systems STEM for Pennsylvania farm-to-school programs
Keep in Mind: The 25% match requirement is important. Document in-kind contributions like staff time and volunteer hours. Programs that connect to PA local farms and producers score higher.
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