CNP CN block programs total consolidated

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Superintendent of Public Instruction (doing business as the Department of Education) $13.977 million on October 1, 2025, under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555) for the period through September 30, 2026. This formula grant funds Washington state's administration of the National School Lunch Program, which provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or no-cost lunches to school children across the state. The award supports cash reimbursements and USDA Foods to participating public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions that meet federal meal pattern requirements and serve meals at free or reduced prices to eligible children. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, as the state agency, reviews written applications from school food authorities, determines school eligibility, and maintains federal-state agreements with participating institutions. The program operates statewide with administrative oversight in Washington. The assistance type is a formula grant, typically distributed as sub-awards to local school districts and educational service centers for direct meal service delivery.