The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program's Fiscal Year 2026 Request for Applications (RFA) seeks to boost local food access in Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) through grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include State agencies, Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), CNP operators, local agencies, agricultural producers, and non-profit organizations. Most entities, except State agencies and ITOs, must apply as part of a partnership of at least three entities, including one CNP operator. A mandatory 25% cash or in-kind match of the total project budget is required. The RFA details allowable and unallowable costs, application content, and submission requirements, emphasizing a streamlined process and support for farmers. Applications are due December 5, 2025, with awards anticipated in June 2026.

The 'Budget Narrative Template' (OMB No. 0584-0512) for the Farm to School Grant Program, Fiscal Year 2026, provides a structured framework for applicants to detail their proposed project expenses. This template, available in Word and Excel versions (with formulas), guides the creation of a budget narrative that must be submitted as a PDF to Grants.gov. It outlines eight main cost categories—Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, Other, and Total Costs—each requiring detailed calculations and narrative explanations. Applicants must ensure that all budget data aligns with the SF-424 and SF-424A forms. The document emphasizes the importance of clear justifications for each line-item expense, including how costs were derived, and provides example calculations for common expenditures. The template is designed to ensure transparency, accuracy, and compliance with federal grant reporting standards.

The provided document outlines instructions for completing a Budget Narrative Template, essential for federal grant and RFP submissions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use this Excel template, which includes formulas and a match calculator, though they are responsible for ensuring calculation accuracy due to editable cells. A Word version is also available. The final Budget Narrative must be submitted as a PDF, formatted to fit an 8.5 x 11-inch page with an 11-point font, and include only the Budget Narrative tab. The template details budget categories 1-8, corresponding to SF-424A, Section B, requiring line-item expense calculations and justifications in the Narrative Explanation column. Sections like Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, and Other costs are itemized with recommended calculation examples. Locked cells ensure consistent headings and column widths, while total columns are prepopulated but not locked. The document emphasizes that Budget Narrative amounts must match the SF-424 and SF-424A forms.

The provided text is a template for a Match Letter for the Farm to School Grant Program, Fiscal Year 2026. This letter is designed for entities providing matching funds or in-kind contributions to an applicant. It outlines the requirement for grant recipients to demonstrate matching support of at least 25% of the total budget, as detailed in Sections 3.5 and 4.6 of the grant program's guidelines. The template specifies the necessary information to include: the date, the name and address of the entity providing the match, the total committed dollar amount (which must align with the budget), the applicant's name, the project title, a description of the source of the match, the expenses being covered (e.g., in-kind personnel, supplies, meeting space), and the calculation method. The letter also requires contact information for inquiries and a signature from a director or CEO. This document is crucial for applicants to secure the required matching funds, thereby fulfilling a key eligibility criterion for the Farm to School Grant Program.

The provided document is a template for a partnership letter required for the Farm to School Grant Program, Fiscal Year 2026. This template outlines the necessary components for partners to demonstrate their commitment to an applicant's Farm to School project. Key requirements include identifying the partner's role, responsibilities, and relevant experience, particularly regarding Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) such as NSLP, CACFP, SFSP, or SBP. Each application must include two such letters, limited to one page each, with specific formatting for partner letterhead, date, and contact information. The letter serves as a formal declaration of the partner's sustained commitment throughout the project's performance period.

The document outlines the Project Narrative Template for the Fiscal Year 2026 Farm to School Grant Program, providing comprehensive instructions for applicants. It details requirements for the application, including page limits, formatting, and submission as a PDF. Key sections of the narrative include a project overview, description of project need, objective and priority alignment (requiring three specific priorities to be met), an activities/indicators tracker, and a project team section listing partners and CNP operators. Applicants must describe project management, evaluation methods, and how farm-to-school efforts will be sustained beyond the grant period. The template is crucial for federal grant applications related to improving access to local foods in Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) through educational and sourcing initiatives.

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