Connecticut farmers, child care centers and homes, private schools and other organizations running or helping to build farm-to-school programs can get up to $50,000 for projects of up to 24 months that bring CT Grown food and farm education into cafeterias, classrooms and communities. Full grant applications are due Nov 9, 2026.
This statewide grant program helps establish and further farm-to-school initiatives in Connecticut, in Cafeteria, Classroom and Community categories. The maximum award is $50,000 for a project of up to 24 months. Eligible applicants include Connecticut farmers, child care centers and family or group child care homes, private schools, and any organization administering or assisting a farm-to-school program. Full grant applications (school and pre-school age) are due November 9, 2026 at 12 PM (noon) EST.
Local and regional boards of education; regional education service centers
Private schools or institutions; cooperative arrangements under CGS 10-158a
Childcare centers, group childcare homes and family childcare homes
Any organization or entity, including Connecticut farmers, administering or assisting in the development of a farm-to-school program
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