Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, Child Nutrition Division, awarded Vsdb Foundation a $9.2 million Project Grant under the Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant program (CFDA 10.541) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. This award supports 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, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.

As a non-profit organization based in Staunton, Virginia, Vsdb Foundation will leverage this funding to develop technological infrastructure and administrative systems that modernize nutrition assistance program delivery and improve program accountability, data accuracy, and performance measurement capabilities. The grant enables the foundation to implement technology-driven solutions that enhance access to critical federal nutrition programs while potentially sub-awarding portions of funding to local educational agencies, school districts, and community organizations to facilitate implementation across multiple jurisdictions.