Federal Grant Award Summary

The Minnesota Department of Education received a formula grant award of $1.49 million from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP, CFDA 10.558), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award provides federal reimbursements and administrative funds to support the provision of nutritious meals and snacks 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 throughout Minnesota.

As the state administering agency, the Minnesota Department of Education disburses these federal funds to local institutions, nonprofits, and day care providers to support food service operations that serve eligible participants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. The award also funds state-level program administration expenses, including oversight, technical assistance, and audit functions. State agencies and their sub-awardees are required to maintain comprehensive records of program operations for a minimum of three years and establish audit policies to ensure compliance with federal requirements and fiscal accountability.