OpportunityTitle: PEOPLE&#146;S GARDEN SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: WHO MAY APPLY   Public or private non-profit organizations are eligible to apply, including but not limited to the following:   &#149; Community-based organizations  &#149; Faith-based organizations  &#149; Colleges and universities  &#149; Government organizations  &#149; Gardening, horticultural and agricultural organizations  End hunger organizations
Description: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has $1 million available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 for a People&#146;s Garden School Pilot Program. FNS is requesting applications to enter into a cooperative agreement for the purposes of awarding grants to develop and run community gardens at eligible high-poverty schools; teaching students involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet, and nutrition; contributing produce to supplement food provided at eligible schools, student households, local food banks, or senior center nutrition programs; and conducting an evaluation of funded projects to learn more about the impacts of school gardens.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grant Officer
GrantorContactText: Lisa Johnson &lt;br/&gt;Grant Officer &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: The ending date is November 8, 2010.