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California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). This program aims to connect K-12 schools with local farms to provide students with fresh, nutritious meals while incorporating hands-on food and agricultural education into the classroom.
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CDFA - California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Cohort 4 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Cohort 4 F2S Grant Program is Open for Public Comment CDFA is seeking public comment for the Cohort 4 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program’s draft request for applications (RFA). The RFA is open to public comment from August 20, 2026, to 5 p. m.
PST September 11, 2026. Read the press release to learn more. Stakeholders may submit comments during live information sessions or submit a comment online .
Los interesados pueden hacer comentarios durante las sesiones informativas en directo o hacer un comentario en línea . Three live information sessions will be held in English and one will be held in Spanish to provide an overview of the RFA and allow time for questions and public comments.
Public Comments: CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Draft RFA Submit a Comment (English) Hacer un Comentario (Espanol) Live Information Sessions Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Thursday, September 3, 2026 Cohort 4 Documents for Public Review and Comment Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant Track 2: California Farm to School Technical Assistance Subaward Grant Track 3: California Farm to School Producer and Food Hub Grant Farm to School Grant History As part of California's nation-leading investment in farm to school programs, the California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has received funding through the California Budget Acts of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025 and 2026 to establish and continue the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program.
In 2021, CDFA-F2F awarded $8. 5 million in grant funding to 60 farm to school projects across the state. In 2022, CDFA-F2F awarded $25.
5 million in grant funding to 120 farm to school projects across the state. In 2024, CDFA-F2F awarded $52. 8 million in grant funding to 195 farm to school projects across the state!
In 2027, CDFA-F2F will award up to $38 million in grant funding to farm to school projects across the state! View information about previous grant rounds and view the project summaries of previously awarded grant projects below!
Cohort 3 (2023-24) California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program The 2023-24 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is focused on supporting projects that cultivate equity, nurture students, build climate resilience, and create scalable and sustainable change.
As part of California’s nation-leading investment in farm to school programs, the California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) awarded $52. 8 million in funding for 195 farm to school projects across the state. Collectively, these projects serve 1,650,985 students, 199 school districts and educational entities, 52 farms, eight food hubs and five California Native American Tribes.
Cohort 2 (2022) California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program The 2022 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is focused on supporting projects that cultivate equity, nurture students, build climate resilience, and create scalable and sustainable change. In 2022, as part of California's nation-leading investment in farm to school programs, CDFA-F2F awarded $25.
5 million in funding for 120 farm to school projects across the state. In total, these projects represent 1,489,364 students, 163 school districts and educational entities, over 50 farms, four food hubs and enormous support from California's urban, rural and suburban communities. Read the full announcement here.
List of 2022 CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Award Recipients Read the 2022 CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Project Summaries 2022 Request for Applications Track 1 Application Questions and Review Criteria Track 2 Application Questions and Review Criteria Track 3 Application Questions and Review Criteria Track 4 Application Questions and Review Criteria 2022 Frequently Asked Questions 2022 Questions and Answers Public Info Session Slide Deck Public Info Session Recording Summary of Public Comments and CDFA Responses Cohort 1 (2021) California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program The 2021 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is focused on supporting local and regional farm to school projects that promote nutrition education, sustainable food production and procurement, and high-quality student experience.
In 2021, CDFA-F2F awarded $8. 496 million in grants to 60 Farm to School projects throughout the state through two funding tracks! 2021 Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Awardees 2021 Request for Applications 2021 Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Q&A 2021 Summary of Public Comments and Responses The Cohort 4 Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is open for public comment.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 schools, local farms, tribal governments, and tribal-based non-profit organizations. Prioritizes Title I schools and small, mid-size or socially/economically disadvantaged producers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is funded by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting concept proposals for its 2027 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This program funds projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops, supporting all sectors of the industry and improving performance in various markets. Projects should address a clear industry need and demonstrate broad benefit to California specialty crops. Funding areas include market enhancement, access, education, training, and research. An additional assistance program for limited resource applicants will open in November 2026.
CalAgPlate Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The CalAgPlate program funds projects that support agricultural education, career awareness and development, and leadership development for K-12, post-secondary, and adult education levels. School/community garden enrichment programs are specifically mentioned as an example within the Agricultural Education funding category. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply under Tier 2, and individual schools and school districts are encouraged to partner with eligible non-profit organizations.
2025 Weed Management Area Grant Program (WMAGP) is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). This program awards grants to eligible applicants within California to establish, develop, and maintain Weed Management Areas (WMAs) and implement integrated weed management plans. WMAs are local organizations that coordinate efforts to deal with common weed control problems.
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