This checklist is intended to help new Farm to School grantees complete the "new grantee enrollment process." Grantees must complete all the necessary steps of the enrollment process prior in order to begin receiving grant funding.
This checklist is designed to help Farm to School Grant recipients navigate the requirements throughout the period of performance.
The “Growing Your Farm to School Project – Getting Your Ducks in a Row” Webinar shares the available support resources, how to complete grant setup steps, and about the upcoming trainings to help grantees set up their projects. This webinar is for Cohort 1 grantees who were awarded in April 2026.
This video provides program reporting instructions and technical assistance for Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant recipients starting in fiscal year 2026.
Basic overview of Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS) for new Farm to School grant recipients.
The 2023 Farm to School Census Findings FAQs addresses commonly asked questions about the Farm to School Census.
FNS-908 Reporting Forms and the 908 Indicator Keys for 2024 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Participants.
A brief overview of the Automated System for Award Payments for new users so that they may draw down grant award funding.
Geographic Preference Option Questions and Answers
Schools that have access to local, fresh produce and who wish to take advantage of low prices during abundant supply and peak nutrition may want to consider vacuum sealing in-house processed and frozen fruits and vegetables.