Nutrition Programs
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is happy to announce that the state of Illinois continues to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The purpose of the program is to increase fresh fruit and fresh vegetable consumption in elementary schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Priority is given to elementary schools based on free and reduced eligibility. This program is different from the Department of Defense (DoD) fruit and vegetable program and funding is to be used for fresh fruits and vegetables provided to children at no cost, outside of the reimbursable meal(s).
The Illinois State Board of Education, Nutrition Programs Division congratulates the following schools that have been selected to participate in USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program in Illinois.
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Awardees for School Year 2011–2012
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Awardees for School Year 2010–2011
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Awardees for School Year 2009–2010
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Awardees for School Year 2008–2009
Application Process
- School Year 2012-2013 Grant Application
- Webinar – Program Overview and Grant Application - Recorded Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of the FFVP and details about the grant application. The webinar is highly recommended for ALL schools that would like to apply for the FFVP grant. There will be limited time for questions during the webinar. The FFVP grant application will be available online in early February, 2012. The deadline to apply for FFVP (School Year 2012-2013) is March 15, 2012.
Forms and Documents
- Equipment Justification Form
If a school would like to purchase an item that is $250 or greater: If a school would like to purchase an item that is less than $250: All equipment must be purchased by Dec. 31, 2011 and must be deemed reasonable in order to be reimbursed with FFVP grant funds.
- Fund Tracker
- Operating Labor Justification Form
- SY 2011-2012 (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012) FFVP Claim Form (9/11)
- USDA's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program - Handbook for Schools
Resources
- Best Practices: Handling Fresh Produce in Schools
- Department of Defense (DoD) FFVP
- Fruits and Vegetables A to Z
- FFVP Brochure
- FFVP Logo
- Fruit and Vegetable Holidays and In-Season Calendar
- Labor Costs Guidance for Contracted Schools
- List of Partnerships/Organizations/Nutrition Education Resources
- NFSMI Produce Safety Resources
- Procurement Guidance
- Tips for Parents Handout
- Reimbursable vs. Not Reimbursable List ***Not All Inclusive***
- SY2011-2012 FFVP Training PowerPoint Presentation
