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"Grow Ohio Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Grow Ohio Grant is sponsored by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (funded by USDA). The Grow Ohio Grant supports National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors in providing innovative, local-level activities that create agricultural education opportunities for children through farm-to-school projects.
This includes outdoor or indoor school gardening, hydroponics, collaborations with local food producers, and food literacy activities. Priority is given to projects promoting Ohio Harvest of the Month items and those serving a high proportion of children eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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Grow Ohio Grant | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Farm to School Education Program Specialist Kara. Johnson@education. ohio.
gov If submitting via email, please use “IRN, Grow Ohio Grant” in the subject line. Please allow a 48-hour window for a response. All questions for the grant must be submitted by May 26, 2025 (2 days before the deadline).
Download Budget Worksheet The Grow Ohio Grant is funded through the 2022 State Agency Non-Competitive Farm to School Formula Grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The objectives of the formula grant are: To build and increase the capacity of participating institutions to procure and use local food in program meals; and/or To provide agricultural education opportunities for participating children.
The purpose of the Grow Ohio Grant program is to support National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors in providing innovative, local level activities that create agricultural education opportunities for participating children through farm to school projects such as outdoor or indoor school gardening, hydroponics, collaborations with local food producers, and food literacy activities.
The goals of the Grow Ohio Grant program include the following: Create opportunities for students to gain knowledge of potential careers in agriculture. Increase relationships between Ohio food producers and child nutrition program sponsors. Increase the amount of school-grown foods served in USDA meal programs.
The Grow Ohio Grant program will prioritize applications meeting one or more of the following: Proposed project promotes the purchase or on-site growing of at least one Ohio Harvest of the Month item for a taste test, meal, or snack. The proposed project incorporates a literacy activity aligned with the Read Ohio campaign. Applicants serve a high proportion (50% or greater) of children eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Grant awards range from $5,000 to $40,000. Applicants will include a Grant Budget Table detailing the anticipated costs of all grant-funded purchases in the final grant submission. A cash match is not required.
Grant Timeline and Deadlines Invitation to Submit Grant Applications: April 1, 2025 Grant Application Webinars* Grant Applications Due: May 28, 2025 at 11:59 p. m. Award Notification and Announcement: August 2025 Grant Term Begins: August 2025 Grant Term Ends: June 30, 2026 * Each webinar will include an overview of the grant program and time for questions and answers.
They will occur on the above dates via Microsoft Teams. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Abbie Miller, ADA coordinator, at ADAaccommodation@education. ohio. gov or (614) 369-4919 (voice) no later than three days before scheduled webinar.
Last Modified: 1/14/2026 1:22:20 PM
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 to $40,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Grow Ohio Grant is funded by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (funded by USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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