Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Funding Description

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) will grant funds to eligible elementary school sites participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide students with a variety of free, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day as a supplement to, and not part of, the school breakfast and lunch programs, and to teach students about good nutrition. The FFVP encourages schools to partner with other entities in the community to support their efforts.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies, other organizations or agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	Public school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, private schools, and residential child care institutions who are SFAs are eligible to apply on behalf of elementary school sites that participate in the National School Lunch Program, have 50 percent or more of its students eligible for free or reduced-price (F/RP) meals, and agree to provide free, fresh fruits and vegetables to all enrolled children during the school day.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Per federal law, schools are chosen based on their percentage of students qualifying for F/RP meals, with the highest priority given to elementary schools with the highest percentages of low-income students. Note: For grades 6, 7, and 8 to be eligible, they must be a part of a qualifying elementary school.
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, TK
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Budget Act Item Number 6100-201-0890, Schedule (1)
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2024-25
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	5370 / 8220
Total Available	$16,000,000
Recipient Amount	Various (Per student award has a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $75.)
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	The amount of the individual school grant will depend on the total enrollment of the schools participating in the program. Per student award has a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $75.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	March 1, 2024
Due Date	April 2, 2024
Expected Notification Date	June 28, 2024

Additional Information

Application	RFA-24: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r9/ffvp24rfa.asp]
Background	Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/sn/caffvp.asp]
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	The FFVP Team, FFVP@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	The FFVP Team, FFVP@cde.ca.gov
Division	Nutrition Services Division, 916-445-0850