CNP CN block programs total consolidated

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Department of Education New Hampshire $25,537,588 under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555) on October 1, 2025. The award is a formula grant obligating funds through September 30, 2026 to support the state's administration of the school lunch program across New Hampshire.

The National School Lunch Program provides cash grants to assist states in delivering nutritious nonprofit lunch service to school children in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. Participating schools receive cash subsidies and USDA Foods for each reimbursable meal served and must offer lunches at free or reduced price to eligible children. The state agency determines school eligibility, reviews written applications from school food authorities, executes participation agreements, and ensures schools maintain records of nonprofit food service operations, finances, menu planning, and meal counting in compliance with federal meal pattern requirements.