CN training / tech

This federal Project Grant award of $746,011.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant program (CFDA 10.541). The grant supports the Department of Early Care & Learning Georgia, doing business as Bright From The Start, in developing, improving, and maintaining automated information systems for Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) across the state. This includes the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program. The grant funding will enable Bright From The Start to implement innovative digital systems, training platforms, and performance tracking tools to streamline the administration of these critical child nutrition initiatives and enhance program accountability, data accuracy, and performance measurement. The award period runs from September 2024 through September 2028. The grant also indicates that Bright From The Start has the ability to distribute sub-awards to organizations like Albany State University, Maximus Human Services Inc., and Quality Care For Children Inc. to deliver targeted child care and educational services.