CNP SAF (o) - child nutrition program

The Commonwealth Of Virginia State Board Of Education has been awarded a $126,500.00 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Division (CFDA 10.560 - State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition) for the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

This grant funding supports the Commonwealth's administrative costs associated with supervising and providing technical assistance to local schools, school districts, and institutions participating in various Child Nutrition Programs across Virginia. These initiatives encompass meal reimbursement services, nutritional assistance, food distribution, and capacity-building efforts to effectively implement programs like the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Emergency Food Assistance Program. As the prime recipient, the Commonwealth Of Virginia State Board Of Education will issue sub-awards to local education agencies, universities, non-profits, and other entities to directly operate child nutrition services throughout the state.