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Regular Meeting, October 14, 2025 · item 7.5: GRANT: Food Services - child nutrition programs - USDA · 1 page
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Grant Review Form
Grant Detail Funding Opportunity USDA Farm to School Grant To support increasing access to local foods in child Project Description nutrition programs, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing state capacity for farm to school efforts. Population Served K-12 and partnering districts (Adams 14, Thompson) Awarding Agency US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Total Direct Costs Estimated $ 473,306 Total Indirect Costs Estimated $ 26,694 Total Grant Request Estimated $500,000 Cash Match Required Yes Explanation: In-kind Application Deadline December 5, 2025 Grant Award Period 06/01/2026—07/01/2028 Special Conditions Food purchase is allowable on this federal grant.
Applicant Detail Recipient Department/School Food Services/schools in Boulder Valley, Adams 14, and Thompson School Districts Project Dir./Subject Matter Exp. Marissa Benson, Food Service Program & Grants Coord.
Impact Will there be teacher release time as a result of the grant? Y/N Will new position(s) be created to perform the services of this grant? Y/N Has HR reviewed a job description and salary? Y/N Will any personnel salaries/fringe benefits be paid with this grant? Y/N
No Yes
Explanation: TBD
No Yes
Explanation: TBD
This effort would support initiatives like local food Any implications if a grant sourcing, agriculture education, school gardens, and is/is not awarded? Explanation: infrastructure improvements. Which BVSD Strategic Priorities does this grant support?
X X X
All instruction is challenging, engaging, relevant and meets the needs of all students Reduce disparities in achievement Every student graduates empowered with the skills necessary for post-graduate success