Funding Opportunity - Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program

Food and Agriculture Service Learning grants increases knowledge of agricultural sciences and improves the nutritional health of children.

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to Funding Opportunities for USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. January 19, 2021 Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program Image of school children in lunchroom  courtesy of Adobe Stock. The Food and Agriculture Service Learning program increases knowledge of agricultural sciences and improves the nutritional health of children. The program focuses on increasing the capacity for food, garden, and nutrition education within host organizations, such as school cafeterias and classrooms, while fostering community engagement between farms and school systems. This initiative is part of a broader effort to increase access to school meals for low-income children and greatly improve meal quality. For more information, read the Food and Agriculture Service Learning funding opportunity. NIFA's mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA's investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider, and employer.

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