Federal Grant Award Summary

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections received a formula grant award of $201,336.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition program (CFDA 10.560), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award provides administrative funding to support the management and distribution of USDA commodity foods within Rhode Island's correctional facilities. The grant funds state-level administrative expenses associated with supervising commodity distribution operations, providing technical assistance for nutrition program implementation, and maintaining compliance with federal child nutrition program requirements.

As part of the broader State Administrative Expenses program, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections utilizes this formula allocation to cover administrative costs directly related to CNP (Child Nutrition Program) commodity distribution management. These administrative functions enable the department to effectively oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution of USDA-provided commodities to support nutritional meal programs for incarcerated populations. The funding allocation is contingent upon departmental approval of an annual State Administrative Expenses plan and maintenance of comprehensive accounting records documenting fund authorizations, obligations, and expenditures, with the department required to conduct annual single audits to ensure compliance with federal requirements.