Sullivan 180 released the Farm to School Initiative Grant application which provides funding support to initiatives proposed by youth to enhance cafeteria experiences and promote healthy food to farm to school.
Donor Name: Sullivan 180
State: New York
County: Sullivan County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Through a USDA Grant, and in partnership with several organizations, student proposed Farm to School initiative grants are available to every school district in Sullivan County. The purpose of this grant is to engage students in visioning and proposing projects or programs that would enhance their in-school eating experience.
Farm to School partners are available to offer technical assistance in a variety of areas. Students should also explore, incorporate or build on existing efforts such as the Catskill Edible Garden Project or resources such as Farm to School Month, NYS Harvest of the Month, the Big Apple Crunch, New York Thursdays etc.
This youth initiatives project is part of the School Nutrition Action Coalition (SNAC) which has been working together over the past year to advance farm to school in Sullivan County. The Coalition includes partners from the Center for Discovery, Cornell Cooperative Sullivan County, Gael Roots Farm, Harvest NY, A Single Bite + the Catskills Food Hub, and the Sullivan County Youth Bureau; along with Liberty, Livingston Manor, Roscoe and Sullivan West School Districts.
Eligibility Criteria
Sullivan County schools are eligible to apply for Student Proposed Farm to School Initiative Grants up to $1,000 to support their efforts to implement new campaigns, projects or programs that promote Farm to School practices. Funding varies depending on the scope of the project. These projects or programs will engage, empower, or impact youth in advancing Farm to School in their cafeteria.
Applications may be submitted for projects in one or more of the following areas:
- Placemaking: Materials to enhance existing cafeteria and student eating areas.
- Developing a marketing campaign: Develop a plan to share messaging and raise awareness about healthy food and farm to school incorporating or building on Farm to School Month, Harvest of the Month, NY Thursdays etc.
- Reducing Food Associated Waste: Diversion of waste or creation of composting initiatives.
For more information, visit Sullivan 180.
