CN training / tech

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education $541,924 under the Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant (CFDA 10.541) on September 30, 2025, to develop, improve, and maintain automated information technology systems that operate and manage 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 period runs through September 30, 2028, with performance taking place in Virginia. The Board administers child nutrition programming across Virginia's K-12 public education system and will deploy the technology solutions to benefit state agencies and local organizations operating child nutrition programs. All grant funds must be obligated and program activities completed by the end of the award period, with final close-out occurring no later than 120 days following award termination. Grant records must be retained for three years.