Federal Grant Award Summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education received a $240,730 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, and afterschool care programs across Hawaii. As the state administering agency, HIDOE distributes federal reimbursements to participating nonprofit food service providers and institutions while ensuring compliance with program requirements, equity standards, and civil rights obligations.

In addition to direct meal reimbursement support, the grant funds state-level program administration expenses, including oversight, audit functions, and technical assistance provided by HIDOE's Office of Fiscal Services. The funding enables the state agency to maintain written agreements with participating institutions, process applications, conduct compliance monitoring, and manage recordkeeping and audit procedures required under 7 CFR Part 226. Through this formula grant allocation, Hawaii supports the healthy growth and development of vulnerable child populations and wellness initiatives for elderly and disabled adults participating in eligible care programs statewide.