Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: How to Apply

The How to Apply for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) online training.

Course Description

This online training provides an overview of the FFVP application process. Participants will learn the purpose of the FFVP grant, the grant period and application timelines, grant eligibility and program requirements, and instructions to complete an online FFVP application. This is an optional course. Therefore, there are no professional development hours and there is not a certificate of completion for this course.

Course Number: 460
Training Length: 30 minutes
Certificate: Not offered
Target Audience: School Nutrition Program Operators with elementary schools that are interested in applying for the FFVP grant.
Mandatory: No
Cost: Free
Date Recorded: January 14, 2021

Online Course

Begin the How to Apply for the FFVP course.

Referenced Resources

The following lists and handouts are referenced throughout this online course:

Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 210.2
The California Department of Education (CDE) Funding Results web page
The CDE FFVP Guidelines web page
The CDE FFVP web page
The U.S. Department of Agriculture FFVP: A Handbook for Schools web page

Crediting

Crediting: Not offered

Additional Information

For more information regarding the FFVP, please visit the CDE FFVP web page.

Contact Us

For questions regarding the course content, please contact the FFVP Team by email at FFVP@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Thursday, August 10, 2023

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