Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

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.

Eligible schools must participate in the National School Lunch Program and serve K-8 students. Schools with 50% or more of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, including Community Eligibility Provision are prioritized.

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program FY26-27
Applications for the 2026-2027 grant period, running October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, are being accepted until 4 PM, Friday, August 21st, 2026.

*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

Claim Submission Target Dates

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:

Live webinar - Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, at 2:00pm. Register here
Self-guided online training.

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

USDA FFVP Handbook for Schools.
FFVP At-A-Glance
FFVP FAQ: This document may be updated periodically. This version is from September 9, 2026.
FFVP Allowable/ Unallowable Item Guidance
FFVP Claim Procedure Guidance Resource

26-27 Budget Template

FFVP Budget Template 26-27

Claim Template

25-26 FFVP claim sheet template: Use this claim sheet template for August and September 2026 claims.

26-27 FFVP claim sheet template: Use this claim sheet template for October 2026 - September 2027 claims

Claim Deadlines

FY 2025-2026: FY 2025-2026 FFVP Claim Submission Target Dates

FY 2026-2027: FY 2026-2027 FFVP Claim Submission Target Dates

Resources for Claims

FFVP Allowable/ Unallowabe Reference Guide: Review the FFVP Allowable/Unallowable Reference Guide for a list of allowable and unallowable items.
Claim procedure guidance: This mini training is a review of the FFVP claims procedure. It is not mandatory and does not supplant the grant's mandatory training.
ODE Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Equipment Request Form: Fill out this form to request large equipment for FFVP use.
FFVP Operating Cost Distribution Request: Use this form to request approval to spread allowable FFVP operating costs across a maximum of three consecutive monthly claims.
2024-2025 FFVP Combined Claims: This is a list of eligible purchases made by other grantees during the previous grant period. The list can be sorted by district, product, vendor, etc.

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.

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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

Oregon Harvest for Schools Materials - FREE posters, videos & educational materials.
Rogue Valley Farm to School - Harvest of the Month program.
Grow Portland - Lessons & Education Resources.
Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Resources.
Growing Minds Newsletter - A series of newsletters from Growing Minds, the farm to school program of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP).
USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Handbook - Pages 20 - 21 cover Nutrition Education in the FFVP.
Growing Healthy Kids Curriculum - Garden-themed, nutrition education curriculum.
Pilot Light: A digital hub for food education resources, designed to meet educators wherever they are in their journey.
National Agriculture in the Classroom: Free agricultural literacy lesson plans.

General inbox: ODE.FFVP@ode.oregon.gov

Amy Lahrman: Program Analyst

Nadia Kelem: Office Specialist

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program FY26-27Applications for the 2026-2027 grant period, running October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, are being accepted until 4 PM, Friday, August 21st, 2026.

Timeline

Application

Training and Support

Claims

Nutrition Education Resources

Contact Information

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program FY26-27
Applications for the 2026-2027 grant period, running October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, are being accepted until 4 PM, Friday, August 21st, 2026.