Description

The purpose of the FFVP is for elementary schools to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to students throughout the school day. It is an effective and creative way to introduce fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options. The FFVP also encourages schools to develop partnerships at the state and local level to support implementing and operating the program.

The goals of the FFVP are to create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices to

• expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience,
• increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption, and
• make a difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health.

Program Office

Health and Nutrition

Eligible Applicants

Eligible elementary schools, including residential child care centers and private, parochial, and charter schools.  See the application submission instructions for more information on eligibility.

Total Funding Available

$3.2 million

Funding Detail

$50 per student allocation

Project Term

July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021

Application Due Date

May 8, 2020

Technical Assistance Session

The Office of Health and Nutrition conducted a pre-award technical assistance session on April 24, 2020, to assist eligible applicants in understanding this RFP and how to apply for this grant. View the recording. Please contact Diane Gillie for any questions or concerns about the recording.

Download the presentation handout.

Contacts

Diane D. Gillie
803-734-8193
dgillie@ed.sc.gov

Documents

Application Instructions (DOCX, 885kb - revised 3/16/2020)
Online Application
Certification Signature Page (PDF, 97kb - 4/27/2020) - You must download and view the document in Adobe Reader or Adobe Pro in order to electronically sign this document.

Program Web Page

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program