CNP meal reimbursement

The Illinois State Board of Education received a $11.9 million Formula Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition federal grant program (CFDA #10.560) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.

The grant funds will support the State Board's administrative expenses in supervising and providing technical assistance to local schools, school districts, and institutions in Illinois for Child Nutrition Programs. As the designated state agency, the Board will oversee program operations and help local entities properly conduct federal school meal and child nutrition initiatives. This includes reimbursement to cover costs for serving nutritious meals to students. The funding will allow the State Board to effectively support service providers and ensure eligible children have access to healthy food.