The Love Your Veggies grant program is sponsored by the makers of Hidden Valley Salad Dressings in partnership with the School Nutrition Foundation and is supported by Produce for Better Health Foundation. The program will award ten grants of $15,000 each to elementary schools (grades K-6) across the United States.  Each grant award will support an elementary school in developing a program offering fresh vegetables and fruits lasting through the school year.

Grant awards will be based on proposals that demonstrate need, sustainability, innovation, and potential for community involvement. Funding must be spent on any of the following: fresh produce (vegetables and fruits); a vegetable station (such as a dedicated salad bar); kitchen equipment (primary usage must relate to the proposed program); program staffing (cafeteria personnel, lunch-room staff, etc.); nutrition education supplies; or food safety training.

Check the web site for annual deadlines and full details: http://loveyourveggies.com/school_grants.php