Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Education of Puerto Rico received a $541,924 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant program (CFDA 10.541), awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2028. This grant funds the development, improvement, and maintenance of automated information technology systems designed to operate and manage child nutrition programs across Puerto Rico, 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 funded technology solutions will enhance program accountability, data accuracy, performance measurement, and management capabilities for child nutrition initiatives at both the state and local levels throughout Puerto Rico's school system. As the primary state agency administering federally funded child nutrition programs in the territory, the Department of Education of Puerto Rico may sub-award portions of funding to local educational agencies, school districts, and other eligible organizations to facilitate implementation of the technology-driven improvements. All grant funds must be obligated and program activities completed by the award period's end, with final progress reports due within 120 days of the September 30, 2028 termination date.