Federal Grant Award Summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education 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. This three-year grant, which extends through September 30, 2028, supports the development, improvement, and maintenance of automated information technology systems designed to operate and manage 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).

Under this award, the Department of Education will implement 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 Pennsylvania. The grant may support sub-awards to local educational agencies, school districts, and community organizations to facilitate the implementation of technology-driven improvements to child nutrition program operations. All grant funds must be obligated and program activities completed by the award termination date, with final closeout and reporting requirements due within 120 days of the award period conclusion.