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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Alabama State Department of Education $201.521 million under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

The award funds cash subsidies and reimbursements for nutritionally balanced, low-cost or no-cost lunches served to school children in Alabama public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. School food authorities receive per-meal reimbursements and USDA Foods for each reimbursable meal served, provided participating schools maintain nonprofit food service operations, meet Federal meal pattern requirements, and offer lunches at free or reduced price to eligible children. Alabama State Department of Education, as the state administering agency, determines school eligibility, reviews written applications from school food authorities, establishes written agreements with participating schools and institutions, and monitors school records and compliance with Federal requirements.

The formula grant is a pass-through award. Alabama State Department of Education sub-awards funds to local school districts, independent schools, and residential child care institutions statewide that operate the lunch program and serve reimbursable meals to eligible children.