Federal Grant Award Summary

The Arizona Department of Education received a $541,924 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant program (CFDA 10.541) awarded on September 30, 2025. This three-year award, with a completion date of September 30, 2028, supports the development, improvement, and maintenance of automated information technology systems for managing Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT), and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The funding enables the state agency to enhance program accountability, data accuracy, performance measurement, and management capabilities across child nutrition initiatives at both state and local levels.

As the designated state administering agency for Arizona's child nutrition programs, the Arizona Department of Education will leverage this grant funding to implement technology-driven solutions that support over 100 local educational agencies, school districts, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. The award facilitates infrastructure improvements and system modernization efforts that ultimately benefit state agencies and local organizations administering child nutrition assistance programs across Arizona. All program activities must be completed and funds obligated by the September 30, 2028 award completion date, with final closeout occurring no later than 120 days thereafter.