CNP CN block programs total consolidated

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $180.812 million to the Connecticut Department of Education on October 1, 2025, under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555), a formula grant carrying a period of performance through September 30, 2026. The recipient administers child nutrition programs across Connecticut, distributing funding to school districts, child care providers, regional education service centers, and community organizations to support meal service operations under the program's consolidated block structure.

Connecticut Department of Education passed funding through to more than 60 named sub-recipients spanning school districts (Meriden City School District, Norwich Board of Education, New London Public School District, Stamford Schools, Hartford Public Schools, Middletown Public Schools, East Hartford Public Schools, Bridgeport School District, Waterbury School District, New Haven Public School System), early childhood and child care providers (New Beginnings Family Academy, Precious Memories Child Care Center, Kindercare Learning Centers, Women's League Child Development Center, Mansfield Discovery Depot, Montessori School On Edgewood, Our Lady Of Fatima Day Care Center, East Shore Regional Adult Day Care Center), community organizations and nonprofits (Edadvance, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, The Salvation Army, Ywca Hartford Region, Thames Valley Council For Community Action, The Mary Wade Home, Hall Neighborhood House, Yeshiva Gedolah Rabbinical Institute Of New England, Greater Waterbury Ymca, Elderhouse, West Haven Community House Association, Meriden YMCA, New Opportunities Inc., Community Action Agency Of Western Connecticut, Access Agency, Human Resources Agency Of New Britain, Holy Family Home And Shelter, Windham Regional Community Council, The Community Action Agency Of Western Connecticut, Alliance For Community Empowerment, Community Renewal Team), regional education councils (Capitol Region Education Council, Eastconn Regional Educational Service Center), municipalities (Town Of Windsor, Town Of Winchester, Town Of Newtown, Town Of Enfield), and specialized providers (Naugatuck Valley Health District, Connecticut Institute For Communities, Family Centers Inc., Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of Hartford, Highville Charter School). Sub-awards dated July 20 and July 24, 2026, funded child nutrition program block consolidation and cash-in-lieu commodities distribution. Place of performance is Connecticut.