Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Department of Elder Affairs Florida received a $319,095 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP, CFDA 10.558), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the provision of nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults enrolled in nonresidential day care facilities, child care centers, day care homes, afterschool care programs in low-income areas, and emergency shelters throughout Florida. The grant funds reimbursement for food service operations as well as state-level program administration expenses, including oversight, audit functions, and technical assistance to participating institutions.

Under CACFP, participating institutions must operate nonprofit food services available to all eligible participants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. The Department of Elder Affairs Florida, as the state administering agency, enters into permanent written agreements with local child and adult care sponsoring organizations and facilities, ensuring compliance with federal requirements while maintaining comprehensive records and establishing audit policies. These activities promote healthy growth and development in young children while supporting the health and wellness of older and disabled populations across the state.