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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Vermont State Agency 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 administering child nutrition programs.

The award funds technology solutions supporting the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, Summer EBT, and Child and Adult Care Food Program. The Vermont State Agency of Education operates as the state agency administering child nutrition programs and receives the grant as a Project Grant, with a period of performance through September 30, 2028 and place of performance in Vermont. The agency functions as a pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of grant funds to local educational agencies, school districts, and community-based organizations throughout Vermont, including North Country Supervisory Union, Burlington School District, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, Essex Westford School District, and the Vermont Foodbank, Inc.

All grant funds must be obligated and program activities completed by the end of the award period. Grant close-out must occur no later than 120 days following the termination date, and all obligations must be liquidated by that deadline. Records must be retained for three years.