The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets' (VAAFM) grant is intended to help Vermont-based early childhood providers and Vermont schools build and strengthen farm to school or farm to early childhood programs. Specifically, the grant is designed to support programs that are integrated throughout the classroom, cafeteria, and community – the 3Cs of farm to school and early childhood.
A total of $200,000 is available through this competitive funding opportunity. The minimum award for this grant program is $10,000 and the maximum award is $30,000. Grantees will have up to 18 months to complete projects. Pre-award costs may be available, with permission from the grant program manager. No matching funds are required for this grant.
Applications are open from September 19–October 21, 2026.
VAAFM will host an optional informational webinar for applicants September 21, 11:00AM–12:30PM. Register in advance.