Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP) Deadline: Jul 20, 2026 · up to $230K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.522 (USAspending.gov).
- National 4-H Council $9,422,454
- Mala‘Ai $240,000
- Growing Gardens $240,000
- West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition Inc $240,000
- University Of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. $240,000
- Rooted Wi Inc $240,000
- Regents Of The University Of Idaho $239,997
- St Peters Health Foundation $239,403
- Earth Charter Indiana, Inc. $224,851
- Utah State University $224,524
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The purposes of the Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP) are:
(1) to increase capacity for food, garden, and nutrition education within host organizations or entities and school cafeterias and in the classroom;
(2) to complement and build on the efforts of the farm-to-school programs implemented under section 18(g) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769(g));
(3) to complement efforts by the Department and school food authorities to implement the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) and the school breakfast program established by section 1773 of title 42;
(4) to carry out activities that advance the nutritional health of children and nutrition education in elementary schools and secondary schools (as those terms are defined in section 7801 of title 20); and
(5) to foster higher levels of community engagement and support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Federal Government
- State
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Tribal Government (other)
- U.S. Territory Government
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
The Secretary may make grants to carry out research, extension, and education under this subsection to-
(A) State agricultural experiment stations;
(B) colleges and universities;
(C) university research foundations;
(D) other research institutions and organizations;
(E) Federal agencies;
(F) national laboratories;
(G) private organizations, foundations, or corporations;
(H) individuals; or
(I) any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H).
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Within the limit of funds authorized, the NIFA awarding official will make grants to eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in the NOFO.
A formal notification in the form of a Notice of Award (NoA), signed by the Authorized Departmental Officer, will be provided to the applicant organization for successful applications. The NoA is the authorizing document and will be sent via email to the recipient's Authorized Representative.
Program details & compliance
Description
FASLP supports projects that increase agricultural science knowledge and improve children’s nutrition by boosting capacity for food, garden, and nutrition education in schools and related settings. FASLP aims to strengthen connections between farms and schools, improve meal quality, reduce food loss, and foster leadership and food system career-readiness skills. Eligible activities include educational programming, mentoring, workshops, hands-on learning, and community engagement.
Mission Categories
Primary: Elementary and Secondary Education
Other categories:
Food and Nutrition for Children
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
In making grants under this section, the Secretary may consider projects that are carried out by entities that-
(A) have a proven track record in carrying out the purposes described in subsection (b);
(B) work in underserved rural and urban communities;
(C) teach and engage children in experiential learning about agriculture, gardening, nutrition, cooking, and where food comes from; and
(D) facilitate a connection between elementary schools and secondary schools and agricultural producers in the local and regional area.
Required Documentation
Applicants (unless excepted under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) must (1): Have an active SAM registration prior to applying; (2) Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier number in its application; and (3) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an application under consideration or an active federal award. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process.
Matching Requirements
In accordance with Section 1492 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3371), as added by section 7128 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79), for grants awarded after Oct. 1, 2014, the recipient of an award from the FASLP program must provide funds, in-kind contributions, or a combination of both, from sources other than funds provided through such grant in an amount that is at least equal to the amount awarded by NIFA unless one of the exemptions described herein is applicable. Note that NIFA included information at http://www.nifa.usda.gov/business/awards/matching_require.html to further assist you in determining if you must meet the new matching requirement.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements