Cacfp sponsor admin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Louisiana Department of Education $5.545 million under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CFDA 10.558) on October 1, 2025. The award is a formula grant structured as CACFP Sponsor Admin funding, running through September 30, 2027, and operates in Louisiana.

The Louisiana Department of Education administers Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks provided to eligible children enrolled in child care centers, day care homes, and afterschool programs in low-income areas, as well as children in emergency shelters. The program supports nonprofit food service operations and provides state funds for CACFP administration.

The Louisiana Department of Education passes funding through 16 sub-recipients delivering the Food and Nutrition Program for Louisiana Children. Sub-recipients include nonprofit child care providers (Van's Kiddie Care Incorporated, Florida TLC Child Care Inc., ST Amants DCH Inc., Weese Providers Inc., Pelican Providers Inc., K & K Providers Inc.), nutrition-focused nonprofits (Office of Nutrition Assistance, Nutrition Education Services, Children And Nutrition Inc., Healthy Start Inc., IC: Nutrition For Children, River Region Human Development Inc.), community action agencies (Delta Community Action Association Inc., Webster Parish Community Action Agency), organizations serving homeless and vulnerable populations (Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana), housing assistance providers (Louisiana Housing Assistance Corporation), and local government entities (Calcasieu Parish). These organizations provide meals, snacks, and nutrition services to eligible children across Louisiana communities, with sub-awards flowing monthly during the award period beginning October 2025.