(f) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘equip-
ment’’ means any equipment needed to prepare, process, 
and store food for the school lunch program established 
under this Act. 
SEC. 9. FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. 
(a) AMENDMENT.—The Richard B. Russell National 
School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) is amended 
by inserting after section 19, the following: 
‘‘SEC. 19A. FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—From the amount appropriated 
under subsection (h), the Secretary shall carry out a pro-
gram provide assistance, through competitive matching 
grants and technical assistance, to schools and nonprofit 
entities to carry out farm-to-school programs that improve 
access to local foods in schools and institutions partici-
pating in programs under this Act and section 4 of the 
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) through 
farm to school activities, including the purchase of local 
food, establishment of effective relationships between 
school and institutional food service providers, distribu-
tors, and producers or groups of producers, school gar-
dens, appropriate equipment, and the provision of training 
and education. 
‘‘(b) PURPOSES OF FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.— 
Farm-to-school programs are designed to— 
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‘‘(1) improve the nutritional health and well 
being of children; 
‘‘(2) procure healthy local foods from small and 
medium-sized farms for meals at eligible schools and 
institutions; 
‘‘(3) support experiential nutrition education 
activities and curriculum planning that incorporates 
the participation of school children in farm and gar-
den-based agricultural education activities; 
‘‘(4) develop a sustained commitment to farm 
to school projects in the community by linking 
schools and institutions, State and local agencies in-
cluding Indian Tribal Organizations, institutions of 
higher education, agricultural producers, parents, 
community garden groups and other community 
stakeholders; and 
‘‘(5) increase farm income by facilitating farm-
ers’ access to institutional markets including schools. 
‘‘(c) GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) COMPETITIVE BASIS.—A grant under this 
section shall be awarded on a competitive basis. 
‘‘(2) TYPES OF GRANTS.—A grant under this 
section may be— 
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‘‘(A) an implementation grant to support 
the cost of implementing a farm-to-school pro-
gram; 
‘‘(B) a training and technical assistance 
grant to provide the training, operational sup-
port, information, and access to resources nec-
essary to implement a success farm-to-school 
program; or 
‘‘(C) a planning grant to support the cost 
of conducting research, identifying resources, 
and developing partnerships to design a suc-
cessful and sustainable farm-to-school program. 
‘‘(3) AMOUNT.—The total amount provided 
under this section to a grant recipient shall not ex-
ceed— 
‘‘(A) in the case of an implementation or 
training 
and 
technical 
assistance 
grant, 
$100,000; and 
‘‘(B) in the case of a planning grant, 
$25,000. 
‘‘(4) TERM.—A grant under this section may 
not be awarded for a period of more than— 
‘‘(A) in the case of an implementation or 
training and technical assistance grant, 2 years; 
and 
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‘‘(B) in the case of a planning grant, 1 
year. 
‘‘(5) COST SHARE.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The amount of a 
grant made under this section shall not exceed 
75 percent of the cost of— 
‘‘(i) in the case of an implementation 
grant, implementing a farm-to-school pro-
gram; 
‘‘(ii) in the case of a training and 
technical assistance grant, providing the 
training, operational support, information, 
and access to resources necessary to imple-
ment a success farm-to-school program; 
and 
‘‘(iii) in the case of a planning grant, 
conducting research, identifying resources 
and developing partnerships to design a 
successful and sustainable farm-to-school 
program. 
‘‘(B) NON-FEDERAL
SUPPORT.—A grant 
recipient under this section shall be required to 
provide not more than 25 percent of the cost of 
the applicable activities described in subpara-
graph (A) in the form of cash or in-kind con-
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tributions (including facilities, equipment, train-
ing, or services provided by State and local gov-
ernments and private sources). 
‘‘(d) EVALUATION.—An grant recipient under this 
section shall agree to cooperate in an evaluation carried 
out by the Secretary. 
‘‘(e) REGIONAL BALANCE.—In making awards and 
providing technical assistance under this section, the Sec-
retary shall to the maximum extent practicable, ensure— 
‘‘(1) geographical diversity; and 
‘‘(2) equitable treatment of urban, rural, and 
tribal communities. 
‘‘(f) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
‘‘(1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY SECRETARY.— 
The Secretary shall provide grant recipients tech-
nical assistance and information to further the pur-
poses of this section. 
‘‘(2) TRAINING
AND
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE 
GRANTS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a re-
cipient of a training and technical assistance 
grant under this section, the recipient shall use 
the funds available under the grant to provide 
training and technical assistance to an entity, 
including an institution of higher education, 
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that desires to implement a farm-to-school pro-
gram. 
‘‘(B) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSIST-
ANCE ACTIVITIES.—The training and technical 
assistance shall— 
‘‘(i) be provided under such terms as 
the Secretary may require; and 
‘‘(ii) include providing the training, 
operational support, information, and ac-
cess to resources necessary to implement a 
success farm-to-school program. 
‘‘(g) PROPOSALS.— 
‘‘(1) REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICANTS.—An ap-
plicant that desires to receive a grant under this sec-
tion shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such informa-
tion as the Secretary may require. 
‘‘(2) PROPOSAL REVIEW CRITERIA.—In making 
awards under this subsection, the Secretary shall 
form review panels described in paragraph (3) to 
evaluate proposals submitted pursuant to paragraph 
(1) based on the extent to which the proposed pro-
gram— 
‘‘(A) makes local food products available 
on the menu of the school or institution; 
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‘‘(B) benefits local small and medium-sized 
farms; 
‘‘(C) incorporates experiential nutrition 
education; 
‘‘(D) serves schools and eligible institutions 
with a high proportion of children who are eligi-
ble for free and reduced price lunches; 
‘‘(E) demonstrates collaboration between 
schools or institutions, non-governmental and 
community-based organizations, farmer groups, 
and other community partners; 
‘‘(F) demonstrates the potential for long- 
term program sustainability; 
‘‘(G) includes adequate and participatory 
evaluation plans; and 
‘‘(H) meets such other related criteria as 
the Secretary may determine relevant. 
‘‘(3) COMPETITIVE
AWARD
SELECTION.—In 
forming review panels to evaluate proposals sub-
mitted pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary 
shall include— 
‘‘(A) representatives of schools and eligible 
institutions; 
‘‘(B) registered dietitians; 
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‘‘(C) operators of small and medium-sized 
farms; 
‘‘(D) public agencies; 
‘‘(E) non-governmental and community- 
based organizations with expertise in local food 
systems and farm to school programs; and 
‘‘(F) other appropriate parties as deter-
mined by the Secretary. 
‘‘(h) FUNDING.—Beginning on October 1, 2010, out 
of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, 
the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Sec-
retary of Agriculture to carry out this subsection 
$10,000,000 each fiscal year, to remain available until ex-
pended. 
‘‘(i) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this section, the 
term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning 
given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 18 of the 
Richard B. National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) 
is amended by repealing subsection (g). 
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