CNP CN block programs total consolidated

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Georgia Department of Education $280.94 million under the National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant funds cash subsidies and nutritionally balanced meal services for school children across Georgia. The Georgia Department of Education, registered as a Regional Educational Service Agency, administers the program through sub-awards to local school food authorities, public schools, nonprofit private schools, and residential child care institutions statewide. Participating schools receive reimbursement for meals meeting federal nutrition standards and must offer lunches at free or reduced prices to eligible children. School food authorities maintain records of nonprofit food service operations including finances, menu planning, meal counting, and claiming, which the state agency reviews for compliance. All participating institutions must operate nonprofit food services available to all children regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability.