The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has been awarded a $167,875 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability program (CFDA 10.579). The grant, awarded on August 12, 2024, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, is intended to support the purchase of equipment valued over $1,000 needed to serve healthier meals, improve food safety, and enhance the overall operations of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in Maryland. As the state education agency, MSDE will manage the grant funds and coordinate the distribution of equipment to local educational agencies and schools across the state to improve their child nutrition services.
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