The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) is seeking applications from Vermont early childhood education providers and after school programs who want to incorporate more local food into their operations and support the nutrition needs of children and families through the purchase of community supported agriculture (CSA) shares or farm shares.
Donor Name: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM)
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
Purpose of the Program
This purpose of this funding opportunity is to help early childhood education providers and after school programs access more Vermont grown and produced food. Successful applicants will receive a reimbursement grant to subsidize the cost of a community supported agriculture (CSA) share(s) or farm share(s). Shares must be from a Vermont farm, or farm collaborative.
Funding Information
- $50,000 is allocated to this funding opportunity.
- The maximum grant award for this funding opportunity is $1,000. There is no minimum grant award.
- Project length: May 2023-November 2023
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply for this competitive grant:
- Vermont registered or licensed early childcare providers,
- Vermont licensed after school programs
- 21st Century Child Learning Center Programs
Previous CSA Grant recipients (2021 and/or 2022) are eligible to re-apply with a slightly higher match requirement.
For more information, visit VAAFM.
