This $20,098,973 federal Formula Grant award to the Iowa Department of Education is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555). The grant funds will support the provision of nutritious, non-profit lunch services for school children across Iowa, as well as encourage the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities. The funds will be used for food procurement, meal program operations, nutrition education, and kitchen equipment upgrades at schools throughout the state. As a Formula Grant, the funding allocation is based on predetermined mathematical criteria such as student population or prior year performance. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
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