Formula Grant 266LA344N2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Louisiana Department of Education a formula grant of $1,465,210 under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP, CFDA 10.558) for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award enables Louisiana to administer and fund nutritious meal and snack programs serving eligible children and adults enrolled in nonresidential child care centers, day care homes, afterschool care programs in low-income areas, and emergency shelters throughout the state.

As the state administering agency, the Louisiana Department of Education distributes federal reimbursements to local participating institutions and nonprofit organizations operating food service programs. The funding supports the provision of nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy growth and development in young children while supporting the health and wellness of older adults and chronically impaired disabled persons. Additionally, the award provides resources for state-level program administration expenses, including oversight, compliance monitoring, and technical assistance to ensure participating institutions maintain nonprofit operations available to all eligible participants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability, in accordance with federal civil rights requirements.