Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) received a formula grant award of $3,110,342.25 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP, CFDA 10.558) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. CACFP provides federal reimbursements to states for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults enrolled in nonresidential day care facilities, child care centers, day care homes, afterschool care programs in low-income areas, and emergency shelters. The funds support the provision of food services that promote healthy growth and development in young children while supporting the health and wellness of elderly and chronically impaired disabled populations.

As the state administering agency, ISBE disburses the federal funds to local institutions, nonprofit organizations, and day care providers throughout Illinois that meet CACFP participation requirements. The award also supports state-level program administration expenses, including oversight, compliance monitoring, and technical assistance to participating institutions. ISBE maintains responsibility for ensuring that all participating institutions operate nonprofit food services available to all eligible participants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability, and for establishing audit policies and maintaining comprehensive program records as required under federal regulations.