Cacfp sponsor admin

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Minnesota Department of Education $7,614,664.32 on October 1, 2025, under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CFDA 10.558), a formula grant supporting CACFP sponsor administration through September 30, 2027.

The award funds state-level administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program in Minnesota, which reimburses eligible child care centers, day care homes, adult day care facilities, afterschool programs in low-income areas, and emergency shelter programs for nutritious meals and snacks provided to enrolled children and adults. The Minnesota Department of Education, as the state administering agency, manages the program's operations in Minnesota, including entering into written agreements with participating institutions, processing institution applications within 30 calendar days, establishing audit policies for for-profit institutions, and maintaining grievance procedures for participating organizations. The award supports expenses associated with these administrative functions. Performance occurs in Minnesota.