Sunday (May 1, 2022) is the application deadline for the Farm to School Grant Program through the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The program offers grants up to $5,000 for each school district that applies. A total of $80,000 is available.
The program will reimburse schools for cafeteria equipment, gardening supplies and other items to increase the use of local foods. Districts must participate in the USDA National School Lunch Program to be eligible. All school districts are welcome to apply.
DARN expects to announce the award recipients by the end of the summer.
For more information and to apply, please visit the DANR website.
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service provided funding for this program. DANR is partnering with Dakota Rural Action and South Dakota State University Extension to manage and promote the program.
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