CT Grown for CT Kids Grant: Pre-School Age

The CT Grown for CT Kids Grant supports K-12 schools in Connecticut to enhance Farm-to-School programs, promoting local food in child nutrition initiatives. Established in 2021, this grant program provides up to $50,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months. It aims to improve children's health, enrich education through hands-on learning about nutrition, and foster connections with local farmers, ultimately benefiting the state's economy.

A statewide grant program to help establish and further Farm-to-School programs through CT schools. Passed in the 2021 legislative session, the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant is a statewide grant program to help establish and further farm-to-school initiatives. The maximum grant award will be $50,000 for a project of up to 24 months in duration.
Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant
The CTG4CTK Grant shall, assist schools, school districts, childcare centers and homes, and organizations to develop farm-to-school programs that will increase the availability of local foods inchild nutrition programs, allow educators to use hands-on educational techniques to teach studentsabout nutrition and farm-to-school connections, sustain relationships with local farmers andproducers, enrich the educational experience of students, improve the health of children in the stateand enhance the state's economy.