The purpose of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary students during the school day.
The goal of the FFVP is to introduce children to a variety of fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables they may not have had the opportunity to try, with the aim of increasing their acceptance and consumption over time.
Rather than serving as a traditional snack program, the FFVP offers students a small taste or sampling experience to spark curiosity and encourage exposure to new produce.
The FFVP is administered at the federal level by the
USDA, and at the State level by ODE.
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program FY26-27
Applications for the 2026-2027 grant period, running October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, closed August 21st, 2026. Information on FFVP FY27-28 will become available late spring of 2027.
*Timing of events without specific dates are approximate- June 2026
- USDA releases states’ 2026-2027 FFVP allocation amounts
- July 2026
- Rollover eligibility determinations and notifications
- (13th) Application opens
- August 2026
- (21st) Application closes
- September 2026
- (11th) Preliminary budgets due
- (16th) 2026-2027 training webinar and self-guided training
- (30th) 2025-2026 FFVP grant period ends
- October 2026
- (1st) 2026-2027 FFVP grant period begins
- ODE receives funds from USDA
- FFVP subgrants built in EGMS
- (22nd) Oregon Crunch at Once
- (31st) Returning grantee programming deadline
- November 2026
- (30th) New grantee programming deadline
- September 2027
- (30th) 2026-2027 FFVP grant period ends
The application window for the 2026-2027 FFVP grant period is closed. The application window for the 27-28 grant period will open summer 2027.
Eligibility Requirements:
School Eligiblity
-Must serve elementary students (defined in Oregon as grades K-8).
-Must participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
-Must have at least 40% of enrolled students eligible for free & reduced price (F&R) meals, including Community Eligibilty Provision (CEP).
Funding Priority
-Schools with 50% or more of students eligible for F&R meals are prioritized.
-Schools with 40-49% F&R may apply and may be eligible, if funds are available.
-Priority is based on highest need, using F&R percentages, until funds run out.
*Eligibility and awards are based on data from October of the prior year.
Open office hours
The ODE FFVP team hosts optional, virtual office hours on the first Wednesday of every month starting August 2026. Registration is not required, flexible drop in is available during the hour
via this link.
2026-2027 Mandatory Grant Training: There are two training options, districts may choose the training format that best meets their needs:
An attestation of training completion is required prior to submitting claims. A link to the attestation will be provided at the end of either training.
One attestation per Sponsor is required; however, we strongly encourage anyone involved in FFVP programming or claims to participate in one of the trainings.
FFVP Programming Resources
26-27 Budget Template
Claim Template
FFVP Local
FFVP Local is an initiative aimed at encouraging the service of Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables in participating schools' Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs at least once per month while connecting students with nutrition education opportunities to learn about Oregon-grown produce and make positive food choices.
- FFVP Local Calendar. The FFVP Local Calendar highlights seasonally available Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables to support menu planning and purchasing decisions.
FFVP local resources are stored on Google Drive. However, due to security restrictions, a direct link to the drive is not available from this webpage. To request the link to the FFVP Local Google Drive, email ODE.FFVP@ode.oregon.gov.
Free Nutrition Education Resources and Materials