Federal Grant Award Summary

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) received a Formula Grant award of $281,854.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CFPA 10.565) for the performance period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award represents administrative funding allocated to support DESE's role as the designated state agency responsible for program management and coordination of the CSFP at the state level.

Under this award, DESE will utilize the administrative funds to support the distribution of USDA Foods and program management activities to eligible low-income elderly individuals aged 60 and older throughout Massachusetts. As the state agency recipient, DESE will work with local public and non-profit agencies, such as food banks and community action organizations, to deliver nutritionally designed supplemental food packages to qualified participants. The funding covers administrative expenses necessary for food distribution, recordkeeping, and compliance with federal regulations, including the maintenance of accurate records for three fiscal years and the establishment of appeal procedures for local agencies and individual program participants.