AGRI Farm to School and Early Care: Equipment Grant

The AGRI Farm to School and Early Care Equipment Grant provides funding for school districts and early childhood education centers seeking to enhance their Farm to School initiatives. Eligible applicants can request up to $25,000 for equipment purchases that support local procurement from Minnesota producers. This grant fosters partnerships with local farms and encourages healthy eating among K-12 students. A 1:1 match is required, and projects must be completed by December 2028.

AGRI Farm to School and Early Care: Full Tray Equipment Grant
The AGRI Full Tray Farm to School and Early Care Grant is meant for school districts and early childhood education (ECE) centers that have some Farm to School experience and want to grow their Farm to School and Early Care programming and expand local procurement from Minnesota producers.
In addition to applying for the Farm to School and Early Care Full Tray Grant, you may also apply for up to $25,000 to buy equipment.
Equipment requests may include the cost of equipment, sales tax, shipping, and associated installation costs and must support Farm to School or Farm to Early Care initiatives.There is a 1:1 match requirement and equipment projects must be completed by December 2028.Receiving a Full Tray Grant does not guarantee you will receive equipment funding.

Eligibility

Public or private schools or school districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and serve food to K-12 studentsECE centers that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)We encourage school districts and ECE centers serving sovereign tribal nations to apply.