People's Garden School Pilot Program

Published Date
CFDA
10.579
Contact Information
Lisa Johnson, Lisa.Johnson@fns.usda.gov
Deadline
Department
Eligiblity
Nonprofit, community and faith-based organizations, and institutions of higher education
Guide Page Reference
None
Program Area
Programe Purpose
To develop and run community gardens at eligible high-poverty schools; teach students involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet and nutrition; contribute produce to supplement food provided at eligible schools, student households, local food banks or senior center nutrition programs; and evaluate funded projects to learn more about the impacts of school gardens