CNP meal reimbursement

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Department of Education Indiana $9,405,194 on October 1, 2025, under the State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition formula grant program (CFDA 10.560) to reimburse meal program administration through September 30, 2027. The award funds Indiana's supervisory and technical assistance expenses in administering Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program across the state.

The Department of Education Indiana, operating as the Superintendent of Public Instruction, serves as the state agency responsible for managing Child Nutrition Program administration statewide. Under State Administrative Expenses program rules, Indiana's allocation derives from one percent of funds expended under the National School Lunch Act and tiered percentages of Child and Adult Care Food Program expenditures during the second preceding fiscal year. The award covers administrative costs for supervising and providing technical assistance to local schools, school districts, and institutions conducting these programs throughout Indiana.

A sub-award to Brighton dated March 31, 2026, provides online training classes to all Child and Adult Care Food Sponsors and Summer Food Service Program for Children Sponsors within Indiana. Performance occurs in Indiana with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027.