Cacfp sponsor admin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has awarded a $1,100,000 Formula Grant under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CFDA 10.558) to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). This 2-year grant, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support TDA in administering the CACFP program across Texas. The CACFP provides funding to state agencies to deliver nutritious meals and snacks to children and elderly or impaired adults enrolled in nonresidential day care facilities and afterschool care programs. As the state-level administrator, TDA will distribute sub-awards to local school districts, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and day care providers to implement meal services and nutrition education activities at the community level. This federal grant funding aims to improve nutritional quality, promote healthy eating habits, and ensure access to proper nutrition for vulnerable populations in Texas.