Description
Pursuant to Section 1001 of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act (P.L. 117-2), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided ARP Act funds to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency (supply chain resiliency). The funds will support the SCDE’s efforts to coordinate and provide technical assistance to build and increase the capacity of participating institutions to procure and use local foods in National School Lunch Program (NSLP) meals. The funds also support providing agricultural education opportunities for participating children, including administration of a Farm to School subaward process.
The purpose of the Farm to School Subgrant is to increase the capacity of institutions to improve farm to school initiatives at the local level. These subgrants will allow
- School Food Authorities (SFAs) to purchase resources and/or small wares/equipment needed to procure and/or process more produce; and
- Summer Break Café sponsors and SFAs to develop resources for increasing educational opportunities for children.
Program Office
Health and Nutrition
Eligible Applicants
Any SFA or Summer Break Café sponsor currently participating in the NSLP or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) may apply for a subgrant. All applicants must meet all reporting requirements and may be subject to a site visit prior to award.
Total Funding Available
Approximately $300,000
Funding Details
The SCDE anticipates awarding awarding 30 subgrants (to SFAs and Summer Break Café sponsors) of up to $10,000. Award amounts will be based on the quality of applications received and total funding requested.
Project Term
July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
Application Due Date
May 16, 2024
Technical Assistance Session
The Office of Health and Nutrition provided a technical assistance session on April 4, 2024
. Email
farm2school@ed.sc.gov for a link to the recording.
Documents
Request for Proposals (DOCX, 771kb - 3/12/24)
Online Application
Budget Narrative Template (XLSX, 16kb - 3/12/24)
