USDA's Food and Nutrition Service is running a pilot program to foster food gardens in schools, as part of the People's Garden project. $1 million will be split between grantees, selected from between 3 and 5 states. Applications are now being accepted and close Oct. 8. Go here for more information and application links.Public, private, non-profit and faith-based groups are eligible to apply.
From the presser:
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is announcing the opportunity for public and not-for-profit organizations to submit applications for a Peoples Garden School Pilot Program grant competition. FNS has set aside $1 million for this pilot program. One grantee will be selected to enter into a cooperative agreement for the purposes of developing and running community gardens at eligible high-poverty schools; teaching students involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet, and nutrition; contributing produce to supplement food provided at eligible schools, student households, local food banks, or senior center nutrition programs; and conducting an evaluation of funded projects to learn more about the impacts of school gardens.
