Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Education Indiana received a $541,924 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 September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. This grant funds the development, improvement, and maintenance of automated information technology systems designed to enhance the operation and management of Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

The Indiana Department of Education will utilize these funds to develop or enhance technology solutions that strengthen program accountability, data accuracy, and performance measurement capabilities across the state's child nutrition initiatives. As the state agency administering federally funded child nutrition programs, the department may sub-award portions of the grant funding to local educational agencies, school districts, and community organizations to facilitate implementation of technology-driven improvements at both state and local levels. All project activities must be completed and funds obligated by the September 30, 2028 termination date, with final closeout occurring no later than 120 days thereafter.