October is “Farm to School” month and there are a LOT of grant opportunities coming up. If a school district you know is interested in advancing agricultural education and “Farm to School” efforts, please forward this list along!
Fall Funding Opportunities for Farm to School
The beginning of a new school year is a great time to consider starting or ramping up farm to school or farm to early care and education activities in your community. Looking for funding options to help kickoff or expand your efforts? Here are several current fall funding opportunities to explore:
- Green Education Foundation Green Thumb Challenge Grant – Deadline: September 30
- Native American Agriculture Fund Grants – Deadline: September 30
- The Herb Society of America Classroom Herb Garden Grants – Deadline: October 1
- American Heart Association Teaching Gardens Network Grant Program – Deadline: October 11
- National Head Start Association Gro More Good Garden Grants – Deadline: October 11
- Whole Kids Foundation School Garden, Beehive and Salad Bar Grants – Deadline: October 15
- Chef Ann Foundation Get Schools Cooking Grants – Deadline: October 28
August Ruckdeschel, East End Projects Coordinator
Economic Development Specialist – Agriculture & Marine
Suffolk County
Dept. of Economic Development and Planning
631-853-4714 Work
631-374-0245 Cell
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