Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a grant opportunity for schools to provide children with fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day, at no cost to the children. The goal of the program is to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables among school-aged children, educate students about the benefits of fruits and vegetables, and expose them to new varieties. Teaching children healthful eating habits may help promote a healthy school environment, improve student health, and help combat childhood obesity.
Thinking of participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program?
Elementary schools are selected for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program annually, through a simple application process. Priority goes to schools with the highest free and reduced enrollment. Interested schools must submit a completed application by the defined deadline.
Preparing for the Application
- Market and promote the FFVP to eligible elementary schools
- Gain support and buy-in from teachers, staff and principals and/or superintendents
- Establish an implementation plan that includes service methods and frequency, integration of nutrition education, FFVP marketing and promotion and overall program administration and monitoring
Application
- Application: CO Child Nutrition Hub
- Applications for SY 2018-2019 are now closed
- Applications for SY 2019-2020 will be released Spring of 2019
- Application Instructions
- FFVP Funding Application Memo
- FFVP Program Overview
Determining Eligibility
PK-12 Free/Reduced Enrollment & Percent Data from October Pupil count
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Forms
- FFVP Budget Calculator Template
- FFVP Buy American Provision Worksheet
- FFVP Production Records
- FFVP Re-Allocation of Funds Form Template
- FFVP Site Claims Form
- FFVP Time Sheet
- FFVP Equipment Justification Form
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Training
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Resources
- Allowable vs. Unallowable Items
- FFVP Evaluation Report
- FFVP Handbook for Schools
- FFVP On-Site Monitoring
- FFVP Food Safety Basics for Classroom Service
- FFVP Toolkit
- Food Safety
- Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs Guide
- Seasonal Food Guide
- State and Local Resources
- Team Nutrition
- USDA Market News
- USDA Fact Sheets
Civil Rights
Food Safety
Nutrition Education
- Colorado Proud
- Exploring Food Together Teach Guide
- Fruits & Veggies More Matter
- Harvest for Healthy Kids
- CDE School Nutrition Wellness Policy Elements - Nutrition Education
- Produce for a Better Health Foundation
- Seasonal Food Guide
- Team Nutrition
- American Culinary Federation - Ingredient of the Month
Produce Safety
- Handling Fresh Produce in Classrooms
- Storing Fresh Produce (FS 31)
- Traceability of Fresh Produce
- Verifying On-Farm Safety (FS 37)
- USDA Best Practices for Handling Fresh Produce in Schools (FS 32)
Additional Produce Safety Resources - Websites
Produce Information Sheets
FFVP Regulations
