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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education $541,924 on September 30, 2025, under the Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant program (CFDA 10.541) to develop, improve, and maintain automated information technology systems for Child Nutrition Programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, Summer EBT, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.

The award carries a period of performance through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Pennsylvania. The Department of Education, a state agency that administers Child Nutrition Programs at the state level, functions as the direct recipient and intermediary that distributes federal funds to local educational agencies and school districts throughout Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania serves as the parent entity. Grant funds must be obligated and program activities completed by the end of the award period, with closeout and final progress reporting due no later than 120 days following termination.