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Deadline PassedCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) (USDA is a listed partner) · 2026

California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant

Quick Facts

Agency: California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) (USDA is a listed partner)
Funding: Unspecified
Deadline: September 11, 2026 (Passed)
Status: Deadline Passed
Eligibility: Public comment is open for the RFA, implying a broad range of entities involved in farm to school initiatives would be eligible, likely including nonprofits working with K-12 schools.

About This Grant

California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) (USDA is a listed partner). This program supports planning, developing, and implementing farm to school programs, specifically focusing on TK-12 procurement and education. It aims to connect schools with local agriculture.

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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.

Related Grant Opportunities Grant Opportunities for Producers Contact our Farm to School team at cafarmtoschool@cdfa. ca. gov

Eligibility Requirements

Public comment is open for the RFA, implying a broad range of entities involved in farm to school initiatives would be eligible, likely including nonprofits working with K-12 schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public comment is open for the RFA, implying a broad range of entities involved in farm to school initiatives would be eligible, likely including nonprofits working with K-12 schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

When is the deadline for California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant?

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.

Who funds California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant?

California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant is funded by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) (USDA is a listed partner). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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