# Massachusetts Awards $750,000 School Food Grants

On November 5, 2026, Massachusetts awarded $750,000 through two grant programs to 29 school districts, early education programs, and other organizations to expand access to locally grown food and food-related learning. The awards comprise $402,000 through MA FRESH and $348,000 through MA FRESH CORP; they are completed awards, not an open solicitation. For suppliers and service providers, the grants may generate downstream demand for local food purchasing, school garden and cooking-program resources, and training.

- MA FRESH funds support school food education infrastructure, programming, materials, and related training; MA FRESH CORP supports staff coordination of local food purchasing and farm-to-school education.
- Local food suppliers, garden and cooking education providers, and training organizations can assess whether their offerings fit the needs of the 29 funded recipients; the announcement does not identify a procurement process or guarantee new contracts.
- School districts and other awardees are the relevant potential buyers or program partners for businesses serving Massachusetts school food and education initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Executive Office of Education
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

### Key Quotes
> These grants will help schools serve more locally grown food, give students hands-on learning experiences and support the Massachusetts farmers who feed our communities.
> — Maura Healey, Governor

> These grants give educators and school staff the tools to make those connections last, strengthening our local food system while inspiring the next generation of healthy eaters, engaged citizens and food leaders.
> — Simca Horwitz, Co-director of Massachusetts Farm to School

### Sources
- [Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $750,000 to Bring More Locally Grown Food to Massachusetts Schools | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-750000-to-bring-more-locally-grown-food-to-massachusetts-schools) - MA