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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Idaho State Department of Education $86,029,298 in formula grant funding under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

The award supports the provision of nutritionally balanced, low-cost or no-cost lunches to school children across Idaho. Participating school districts and independent schools receive cash subsidies to serve reimbursable meals that meet Federal meal pattern requirements and offer lunches at free or reduced prices to eligible children. School food authorities may also claim reimbursement for snacks served to children in approved afterschool programs that include educational or enrichment activities.

The Idaho State Department of Education, operating as the State agency under the program, determines school eligibility, reviews written applications from school food authorities, and makes written participation agreements with schools and residential child care institutions. Schools and food authorities maintain full and accurate records of nonprofit food service operations, including finances, menu planning, and meal counting and claiming, which remain available to the State agency for review. All participating schools and institutions must operate on a nonprofit basis and make meals available to all children regardless of race, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), color, national origin, age, or disability.