2025 Grow Ohio Grant

Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Grow Ohio Grant program. The Grow Ohio Grant is funded through the 2022 State Agency Non-Competitive Farm to School Formula Grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Grants aim to support child nutrition program sponsors in providing innovative activities that create agricultural education opportunities for participating children through farm to school projects such as outdoor or indoor school gardening, hydroponics, collaborations with local food producers, and food literacy. All grant proposals must meet one or more of the following objective areas:

• Agriculture Career Exploration
• Local Producer Connections
• Edible Gardens

Grant awards range from $5,000 – $40,000. Visit the Grow Ohio Grant webpage for more information. Applications close on May 28 at 11:59 p.m.  

The Office is hosting a series of webinars for sponsors to review the grant process and provide time for questions and answers. Register by clicking the desired date of attendance.

April 29 from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

May 14 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

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