CN SBP EXP grants

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received a $1,819,722 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability program (CFDA 10.579) on September 29, 2023. This grant provides funding to DPI to administer sub-awards to local educational agencies and schools in Wisconsin to purchase equipment valued over $1,000 needed to serve healthier meals, improve food service operations, and expand school breakfast programs. The grant aims to help schools meet updated nutrition standards, enhance food safety, and improve meal quality through investments in durable kitchen and food service equipment. DPI, as the state education agency, will oversee the competitive sub-award process and support implementation of the program across participating schools and facilities in Wisconsin through September 30, 2025.