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Farm to School and Early Childhood Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Grant is sponsored by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. Helps early childhood education providers and after-school programs access more Vermont-grown and produced food through CSA shares, subsidizing 65-80% of the cost.
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Community Supported Agriculture Grant | Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets Accessory On-Farm Businesses Act 129: Local Definition Agriculture and Food Systems Plans Business Planning & Assistance Experience Vermont Agriculture Farm to School, Early Childhood & Institution Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant Farm to Institution Market Development Grants Community Supported Agriculture Grant Group Application Coordination Farm to School Service Provider Grant Local Food for Schools and Child Care Farmers Stands, CSAs, & Farmers Markets New and Beginning Farmer Resources RFSI Infrastructure Grants: Project Overviews Dairy Business Innovation Center Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Land Use & Renewable Energy License and Registrations Public Information | Public Records Vermont Agriculture & Environmental Laboratory Disaster Response and Recovery Resources Community Supported Agriculture Grant This grant is intended to help Vermont-based early childhood providers increase local food access for children through the purchase of community supported agriculture (CSA) shares.
Successful applicants will receive a grant to cover the cost of summer and/or fall community supported agriculture (CSA) share(s). Local food provided in these CSA shares must meet the Vermont local food definition and CSA shares must be from a Vermont farm, or farm/producer collaboratives. Applications are open October 1 - November 12, 2026.
Applications for this grant will be accepted from non-profit organizations and early childhood education (ECE) programs that can serve as the fiscal agent to provide CSA shares to several ECE providers. To maximize the impact of this grant program, VAAFM is encouraging individual ECE applicants to partner with other ECE providers on a single application, with a lead applicant that is either a non-profit organization or an ECE program.
All applicants will need to explain their collaboration and coordination efforts with or among ECE providers. A new webpage and interest form is introduced this year to help applicants make connections to one another and build group applications. Learn more: Group Application Coordination | Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets .
A total of $150,000 is available through this competitive funding opportunity. Funding limits apply for each ECE involved in the grant application, based on licensed capacity. Grantees will have up to 9 months to complete projects.
Longer project periods may be available, with permission from the grant program manager. Pre-award costs may also be available, with permission from the grant program manager. No matching funds are required for this grant.
The following entities are eligible to apply for this competitive grant: Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs Registered Family Child Care Home Providers Non-profit organizations located in Vermont Read the FY27 Community Supported Agriculture Grant Request for Applications (RFA) Register in WebGrants (may take up to two business days). Complete your application in WebGrants using our Application Guide .
Application deadline is November 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM. Funding is provided by an annual State of Vermont legislative appropriation. The Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Program was authorized by the Vermont State Legislature with the enactment of the Rozo Mclaughlin Farm-to-School Program Act of 2006 ( 6 V.
S. A. § 4721 ).
VAAFM hosted an optional applicant webinar on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10 AM - 11 AM. The webinar included an overview of the application, applicant Q&A, and a tutorial of how to submit an application in WebGrants. The webinar was recorded and sent to everyone who registered for the event.
The recording is also available below. Optional Application Tools ECE Partner Letter of Commitment Template Farm Partner Letter of Commitment Template Group Application Coordination
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Center-based child care/preschool programs, registered family child care homes, Vermont nonprofits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 total; no match required. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Farm to School and Early Childhood Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Grant are due November 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Farm to School and Early Childhood Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Grant is funded by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Vermont. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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