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Nutrition and Wellness 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.

Application Process

The FFVP grant application for school year 2013-2014 has been awarded. The FFVP grant application process for the next school year will be announced in February with applications usually due in March. Watch for more details for school year 2014-2015 in February 2014.

Forms and Documents

Equipment Justification Form
If a school would like to purchase an item that is $250 or greater:
Equipment Justification Form is REQUIRED for each piece of equipment

Equipment is claimed as an Administrative Cost (capped at 10% of grant amount)

If a school would like to purchase an item that is less than $250:
Equipment Justification Form is NOT required for each piece of equipment

Equipment is claimed as an Operating Costs (remember that a majority of the grant funds must be spent on fresh fruits & vegetables)

All equipment must be purchased by Dec. 31st and must be deemed reasonable in order to be reimbursed with FFVP grant funds.
Fund Tracker
Operating Labor Justification Form
SY 2012-2013 FFVP Claim Form (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) (8/12)
Steps for Completing FFVP Claims

Claim for Reimbursement Deadlines
USDA's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program - Handbook for Schools