CNP team nutrition

The Department of Education New Hampshire was awarded a $799,206.00 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Team Nutrition Grants program (CFDA 10.574). The award date is September 24, 2024, with a final completion date of September 30, 2027.

The purpose of the Team Nutrition Grants program is to improve children's nutrition and eating habits through comprehensive educational initiatives. This Project Grant will support the Department of Education New Hampshire's efforts to develop and implement nutrition education programs, provide training for school nutrition professionals, and create resources that promote healthy eating patterns among PreK-12 students in the state. Key activities will include developing standardized recipes, offering technical assistance to school nutrition staff, and promoting USDA child nutrition programs to enhance dietary practices and build capacity for nutrition education in New Hampshire schools.