This funding opportunity supports initiatives aimed at reimagining the future of food in educational settings, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, nutrition, equity, and innovation. The grant seeks to encourage partnerships and programs that address systemic barriers and empower communities to transform food experiences for students. Funding is available to a range of entities including nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and school-affiliated programs that are actively engaged in reshaping food systems within schools.
Eligible applicants must be located within the United States, with priority often given to programs serving underserved populations, rural communities, or regions with documented food insecurity. The grants are designed to support projects that foster collaboration, elevate student voice, integrate culturally relevant practices, and promote health and well-being through access to better food options and food education.
Funds may be used for a wide array of initiatives including, but not limited to, farm-to-school programming, school garden projects, local food procurement strategies, student-led innovation challenges, and pilot models that can be scaled across districts or states. There is also an interest in supporting projects that build local food infrastructure, develop inclusive policies, and engage youth as changemakers.
Grants are typically awarded annually and vary in size depending on the scope and impact of the proposed project. Recipients are expected to report on outcomes, share learnings, and participate in a broader network of changemakers in the field of school food reform.
This opportunity presents a valuable pathway for organizations and programs seeking to drive measurable change in how food is experienced in schools.
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