Congratulations on your selection as an Fresh Fruit and Vegetable (FFVP) grantee and thank you for your interest in expanding nutrition education and access to fresh fruit and vegetables for students in your elementary schools.
The California Department of Education (CDE) requires all new and continuing 2026–27 FFVP grantees to complete the mandatory three-part online FFVP Orientation Series Training.
Due Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Training Length: Approximately 90 minutes in total
Training Access: The online orientation series training is now available on the Nutrition Services Division (NSD) Learning Site. Instructions on how to register on the NSD Learning Site and access to the 2026–27 FFVP Orientation Online Training Series are available in the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) School Nutrition Programs Application tab: Download Forms section: Form ID LMS Reg 001.
Mandatory Training: Descriptions and Audience
The three online training course topics are: (1) FFVP Grant Overview, (2) FFVP Fiscal Responsibilities, and (3) FFVP Claiming in the CNIPS. Staff responsible for implementing the FFVP grant and staff responsible for budgeting and claiming are required to participate. The descriptions of the mandatory online trainings are as follows:
Grant Overview Online Training
Description: This online course includes a review of the basic components of the FFVP, federal and state guidance for implementation, nutrition education resources, and program promotion.
Fiscal Responsibilities Online Training
Description: This online course includes information on the grant funding schedule (two allocations), allowable and unallowable expenses, procurement, budgeting, record keeping, and the reimbursement process.
Claiming in the CNIPS Online Training
Description: This online course provides an overview of the process for using the CNIPS to complete, submit, and revise FFVP claims; grant funding (two allocations); and allowable and unallowable expenses.
Documentation
Upon completing the training series, participants can access and download a certificate of completion. To obtain your certificate:
- Select the Options button on the training page.
- Select View Training Details.
- Download the certificate from the training details screen and save it for your records.
Optional Training Opportunity
FFVP grantees may also complete the FFVP Administrative Review (AR) Process Online Training. While not required, this training is highly recommended for all grantees. It provides an overview of the FFVP component of an AR. You can access the FFVP AR Process Online Training on the CDE FFVP AR Process Training web page.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact the CDE FFVP Team by email at FFVP@cde.ca.gov.