Request for Applications
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.
The California Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federal reimbursement grant program administered by the Nutrition Services Division. The purpose of the FFVP is for elementary schools to provide an additional, free fresh fruit or vegetable snack to students during the school day and to teach students about good nutrition. The FFVP also encourages developing partnerships at the state and local level. This FFVP grant period is July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
Program Questions: The FFVP Team, email: FFVP@cde.ca.gov
Downloading Questions: The FFVP Team, email: FFVP@cde.ca.gov
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Online Application |
Online grant application using Snap Survey. Printable version available for content review. The Nutrition Services Division will only accept online applications. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, February 6, 2026. |
| Grant Eligibility | Details of who is eligible to apply for the grant and minimum criteria that must be met to receive a grant. |
| Instructions to complete the online grant application. | |
| FFVP Funding Profile | Public notification of the FFVP grant program and funding information. |
| FFVP Guidelines | Supplemental guidelines to help participating elementary schools implement the FFVP in an effective manner. All agencies currently participating in any and all federal Child Nutrition Programs must be in good standing in the operation of those programs and in compliance with all related regulations during the application process and at all times during the course of the grant period. |
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Handbook
 (PDF) |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FFVP: A Handbook for Schools. |
| Good Standing Status | Includes the criteria that the California Department of Education will consider in determining an agency's good standing status. |
| Grant Appeal Procedures and Request Form may be used to file an official appeal after grant recipients have been posted. |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application. |
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