Federal Grant Award Summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services received a $1,098,522 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant program (CFDA 10.541) awarded on May 21, 2025. The grant funds the development, improvement, and maintenance of automated information technology systems designed to operate and manage Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, and Child and Adult Care Food Program. This three-year award concludes on September 30, 2028, and supports technology solutions that enhance program accountability, data accuracy, performance measurement, and management capabilities across child nutrition initiatives at both the state and local levels in Illinois.

As a state agency administering federally funded child nutrition initiatives, the Illinois Department of Human Services may sub-award portions of the grant funding to local educational agencies, school districts, community organizations, and non-profit entities to facilitate implementation of technology-driven improvements. All grant funds must be obligated and program activities completed by the September 30, 2028 termination date, with final closeout procedures and progress reporting required within 120 days following the award period.