CNP team nutrition

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education was awarded a $782,468 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Team Nutrition Grants program (CFDA 10.574) on September 24, 2024. The purpose of this three-year grant is to develop and implement nutrition education programs, provide training for school nutrition professionals, and create resources that promote healthy eating habits among PreK-12 students in Pennsylvania. 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 across the state. As a state government agency, the Department of Education will serve as an intermediary between federal funding and local educational institutions to address diverse learning needs and improve student nutrition outcomes in Pennsylvania.