Grant Opportunities
The following websites offer various grant opportunities and resources. Many are ongoing, dependent on funding.
Requests for Letters of Support from the DPI require two weeks’ notice.
Breakfast
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USDA School Breakfast Expansion Grant (application closed)
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School Breakfast Grants - Action for Healthy Kids (ongoing)
Certification/Award Programs
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Wisconsin School Health Award (annually, March 31st)
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National Healthy Schools Award - Alliance for a Healthier Generation (ongoing from November - April)
Equipment
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School Nutrition Foundation Equipment Grants (due March 12, 2025; must be director-level SNA member to apply)
Farm to School
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USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant (annually)
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Salad Bars to School (ongoing)
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Chef Ann Foundation Bulk Milk Grant (due June 26, 2025)
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Action for Healthy Kids (June 30, 2023-June 30, 2025)
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Walmart Spark Good Local Grants (4 rounds: Mar. 10 – Apr. 15, 2025, May 1– Jul. 15, 2025, Aug. 1 – Oct. 15, 2025, Nov. 3 – Dec. 31, 2025)
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Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub – Illinois Public Health Institute (second round 2025)
School Gardens
- 2025 Lots of Compassion Grant (deadline June 16, 2025)
- Kids Gardening (varying opportunities)
- Whole Kids Foundation (varying opportunities)
- Rise Gardens Education Grant (ongoing)
- Johnny’s Seeds Community Requests (ongoing)
- Garden Supply Discounts (varying opportunities)
- Xerces Habitat Kit Program (rolling, (accepting proposals for 2026)
- Go Outside Fund (rolling, applications accepted on a quarterly basis)
Fruit and Vegetable
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Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools (ongoing)
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The Lunchbox Grants - Chef Ann Foundation (annually)
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USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (annually)
Other
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SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo Foundation *for those residing in Baraboo, Lake Delton, or Wisconsin Dells areas* (annually, April 15 - October 15)
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KaBOOM! (ongoing)
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Good Sports (annually)
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Headwaters Foundation (annually, September 24th)
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Reiman Foundation (Milwaukee focus) (ongoing)
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Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation (Milwaukee focus) (annually, applications available in May)
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La Crosse Community Foundation (ongoing)
- Kenosha Community Foundation (ongoing)
- Action for Healthy Kids (ongoing)
- USDA Grant Resources (deadlines vary / ongoing)
- ALDI Smart Kids Program (annually, February 1 - December 15)
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Walmart Foundation (annually, February 15 - December 31)