Idaho
Idaho elementary schools can apply for fresh fruit and vegetables grant
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho elementary faculties taken with increasing their provide of wholesome meals choices can apply for a nationwide grant.
The USA Division of Agriculture’s 2024 Recent Fruit and Vegetable Program provides faculties the prospect to buy contemporary fruit and greens for the upcoming faculty yr.
Grants to manage the FFVP run from July 1, 2023 by June 30, 2024 and equal between $50 and $75 per pupil.
Solely elementary faculties which have greater than 50% of scholars eligible at no cost and diminished meals in addition to those that function the nationwide faculty lunch program can apply.
Purposes have to be acquired by Might 12 and grants are contingent on obtainable USDA funds.
For extra data on Recent Fruit and Vegetable Program necessities or to discover a copy of the FFVP grant software and Certificates of Help doc, click on right here or name the State Division of Schooling Youngster Diet Applications at 208-332-6821.
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