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2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant

California State Agency

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Total Funding
N/A
Cost Sharing Required
No
Grants.gov ID
ca-2026-27-fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program-ffvp-grant

Description

Return to Search 2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Grantor: CA Department of Education Departmental Grant ID: 7439 Portal ID: 155100 Status: Closed Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: December 16, 2025, 2:56 pm | View change notes Categories: Food & Nutrition Details Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide an additional free fresh fruit or vegetable snack to elementary school students during the school day as a supplement to (and not part of) the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and to teach students about good nutrition. The FFVP also encourages grantees to develop partnerships at the state and local level for support in implementing and operating the program. Description: How Does It Work? The California Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a reimbursement grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD). The USDA provides funds to the CDE NSD to administer the FFVP program according to federal requirements and the California FFVP Guidelines. As long as funds are available, the NSD provides reimbursement to awarded elementary schools for the cost of operating the FFVP and providing fresh fruits and vegetables to students, free of charge and during the school day. As required by federal law, the selection criteria are based on a school’s percentage of free and reduced-price enrollment with priority given to schools with the highest percentages. To receive a grant, the school food authority (SFA) must apply on behalf of their elementary schools. The selected elementary schools then receive grant awards of $50–$75 per student for the school year. With these funds, schools purchase additional fresh fruits and vegetables to serve free to students as a snack outside of normal meal service and provide complementary nutrition education. Grant Program Requirements Upon award

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit

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