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California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. This program supports local and regional farm to school projects that promote nutrition education, sustainable food production and procurement, and high-quality student engagement through experiential learning.
It includes four funding tracks: TK-12 Procurement & Education, Technical Assistance, Early Care and Education, and Producer Grants. The program aims to improve children's health, strengthen local economies, and connect students with agriculture. A portion of funding is set aside for California Native American Tribes, Tribal-based non-profit organizations, and eligible Tribal schools.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers and ranchers, non-profits, federal/state/local government, institutions of higher education, schools (K-12), and other businesses. Tribal schools that are a School Food Authority (SFA) currently operating the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are eligible for Track 1. Family child care homes can receive funding by partnering with a Farm to ECE Technical Assistance (TA) Organization that applies to Track 3. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $38 million for 2027 awards (projected). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is funded by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Urban Agriculture Practitioner Grant is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. This program directly funds urban agriculture projects that create or expand city or suburban community farms or gardens, including community food producers. Funding can be used for in-ground small plot cultivation, raised beds, mushroom growing, rooftop farms, and cultivation of vacant lots and parks. Projects should be led by or serve priority populations in urban areas.
Urban Agriculture Grant Program (UAGP) - Track 2: Urban Agriculture Practitioner Grant is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. This grant directly funds urban agriculture projects. Eligible activities include creating or expanding city or suburban community farms or gardens, in-ground small plot cultivation, raised beds, mushroom growing, rooftop farms, and cultivation of vacant lots and parks. Priority is given to projects led by or serving priority populations as identified by the California Air Resources Board's California Climate Investments Priority Populations map.
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