This Week
Growing Minds through Massachusetts Agriculture Conference
Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom – April 11 – Register Here
“Join educators from across the region to explore practical, classroom-ready ways to integrate agriculture into Pre-K through high school curriculum areas. Whether you teach Science, STEAM, Health, Culinary Arts, environmental studies, or beyond this conference offers meaningful connections and engaging ideas for every classroom.”
This Month
MDAR Grants Accepting Applications
- Farm Viability Enhancement Program – deadline April 14
- APR Improvement Program – for APR farms – deadline April 14
- Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs (SARA) – for APR farms – deadline April 14
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Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) – for beginning farms – deadline April 14
Seeking Review Committee Members – The Massachusetts Community Health & Healthy Aging Funds
Health Resources in Action & DPH
The MA Health Funds, which focus on addressing the root causes of health inequities through policy, systems, and environmental changes, are seeking reviewers for the grant review committee. Learn more about the MA Health Funds here and apply to be a reviewer here.
Massachusetts Farm to School Institute
Massachusetts Farm to School – Due April 15 – Learn More
The Massachusetts Farm to School Institute is a year-long professional learning opportunity for a select number of school or school district teams from across Massachusetts.
Agriculture Youth Council
MDAR – Deadline April 27
Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Massachusetts Agriculture Youth Council! Rising high school juniors and seniors across Massachusetts are invited to apply by April 27, 2026.
Earth Month Activities
Later
MDAR Grants Currently Accepting Applications
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Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program – deadline May 4
- Climate Smart Agriculture Program – deadline May 7
- Urban Agriculture Program – deadline May 18
- Food Ventures Program – deadline May 28
Applied Agriculture in the Classroom Course
Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom and Fitchburg State University – Starting May 4 – Learn More
This course offers educators an in-depth exploration of key agricultural topics, including soil science, beekeeping, plant production, and school garden applications. It emphasizes evidence-based teaching strategies, Massachusetts-focused content, current agricultural issues, multimedia integration, and career pathway exploration.
FRESH Grants
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Due May 22 – Learn more
“The Massachusetts FRESH (Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health) Grant is a statewide farm to school and farm to early care grant program. The program is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Food and Nutrition Programs (DESE FNP). The program is designed to support K-12 and licensed early education and care centers to start up or expand their local foods purchasing and education efforts.”
Ongoing
Local and Regional Food Policy Technical Assistance Lab
Healthy Food Policy Project
Breakfast in the Classroom Grant
Eos Foundation – Learn More
“Eos provides technical assistance and BIC grant awards of $20,000 to eligible Massachusetts public schools and public charter schools eager to make breakfast part of their school day by launching or expanding BIC programming.”