California Accepting Public Comment on Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released the draft Request for Applications for the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program for public comment through 5 p.m., September 11, 2026. Up to $40 million is available in this grant cycle. CDFA will set aside up to 10% of awards for tribal governments and tribal-based nonprofit organizations. There are three tracks in this upcoming grant cycle:
Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant
Track 2: California Farm to School Technical Assistance Subaward Grant
Track 3: California Farm to School Producer and Food Hub Grant
The grant application period will open in October 2026, with funding awards planned in 2027.