The Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets is seeking applications for its 2024 Farm to School and Early Childhood Capacity Building Grants.
Donor Name: Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $15,000
Grant Duration: 1 year 4 months
Details:
The Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant provides a combination of financial support and technical assistance to help schools and early care providers develop robust farm to school programs that:
- Increase the use of local foods
- Help teachers, administrators, and staff promote healthy eating habits
- Strengthen connections between schools/early childhood education providers and the Vermont agricultural community
- Increase the number of Vermont children participating in child nutrition programs
The purpose of this grant is to help schools and early childhood education providers build and enhance farm to school and early childhood programs that will enrich the educational experiences of students, sustain relationships with agricultural producers, improve the health of Vermont children, and enhance Vermont’s agricultural economy. Farm to school and early childhood is a broad term that refers to a variety of initiatives that help address issues related to nutrition, agriculture and community engagement. Each farm to school and early childhood program is unique.
This grant is intended to help build programs that reflect the values and respond to the needs of the grantee organization.
Funding Information
- The total amount of funds available for this grant cycle is $140,000.
- Award amounts are determined by the total student/child population of all organizations involved in the application. Award ranges are as follows:
- Total of Students/Children Award Amount
- 0 – 30: $5,000
- 31 – 100: $7,000
- 101 – 300: $10,000
- 301 +: $15,000
Project Period
February 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply for this competitive grant:
- Vermont registered or licensed early childhood education providers
- A consortium of early care providers
- Independent schools participating in any federal child nutrition programs
- Individual public schools
- Supervisory unions (SU) or educational districts on behalf of a public school or consortium of schools
Other organizations, such as non-profits or community groups, can be named as coapplicants and included in grant activities.
For more information, visit VAAFM