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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

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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

As of July 7, 2026, ODE has not yet received Oregon’s FFVP allocation amount from the USDA. The allocation memo is typically issued in June, and award amounts cannot be calculated until it is received. 

Applications for the 2026-2027 FFVP grant period will be accepted July 13th through August 21st, 2026. This webpage will be updated as additional information becomes available.


​*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

    • (21st) Preliminary budgets due for returning grantees

  • September 2026

    • (30th) 2025-2026 FFVP grant period ends

    • (13th) 2026-2027 training webinar and self-guided training

  • October 2026

    • (1st) 2026-2027 FFVP grant period begins

    • ODE receives funds from USDA

    • FFVP subgrants built in EGMS

    • (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 open from July 13th, 2026 - August 21, 2026 at 4pm. 

New Applicants: ​If your district does not currently have any schools participating in the FFVP, you must complete this self-guided FFVP overview before applying. Applications submitted prior to completing the overview will not be accepted. An attestation of completion is available in the final module.​


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 other month starting August 2026. 

2026-2027 FFVP trainings are coming soon! Save the date: September 16, 2026 at 2pm the ODE FFVP team is hosting a live training for 26-27 FFVP grantees.


​Claim Template​

  • ​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.​​

Combined claims

​Claim deadlines​

​Important FFVP Programming Dates

Programming
  • ​​​Returning grantees should begin FFVP programming in October.
  • ​​​New grantees should begin FFVP programming no later than November.
​​​Claims
  • ​​​Claim submission target date: Monthly claim sheets should be submitted for review to ODE.FFVP@ode.oregon.gov within 30 days of the end of the claim month to allow sufficient time for review and EGMS entry approval.
  • ​​​​​Reviewed claims that have been approved for EGMS entry must be entered into EGMS within 60 days of the end of the claim month.
    • ​​​This is a firm deadline set by the federal government. Claims not entered by the 60 day deadline will be considered late and may not be reimbursed. 

​Allowables/ Unallowables List

Review the FFVP Allowable/Unallowable Reference Guide for a list of allowable and unallowable items:

FFVP Allowable/Unallowable Reference Guide
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​General inbox: ODE.FFVP@ode.oregon.gov ​

Amy Lahrman: ​Program Analyst
Nadia Kelem: Office Specialist