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USDA FNS National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is launching a $20 million grant program to support school meal equipment purchases: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Program Details: - Competitive grants available to State agencies with existing National School Lunch Program (NSLP) agreements - State agencies will administer subgrants to local education agencies (LEAs), school food authorities (SFAs), and schools - Equipment purchased must be valued at over $1,000 and support healthier meals, food safety, and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) - Up to 5% of each State's allocation may be used for administrative costs - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or equipment models are named - Eligible equipment includes items that improve meal service, nutrition, food safety, and breakfast program expansion - Notable Requirements: - State agencies must submit a Request for Applications (RFA) outlining their competitive subgrant process - Selection criteria include nutrition improvement, equipment age, efficiency, and funding availability - Only State government agencies with current NSLP agreements are eligible - Place of Performance: - Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Policy Support, Alexandria, VA - No specific product line items or OEMs are identified in this opportunity

Description

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announces the availability of $20 million in competitive grants to State agencies for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grants. These grants provide funds to State agencies to award subgrants to local education agencies, school food authorities, and schools for purchasing equipment valued over $1,000. The equipment aims to help schools serve healthier meals, improve food safety, and support the School Breakfast Program. State agencies must submit a Request for Applications (RFA) to competitively award subgrants, considering criteria such as nutrition improvement, equipment age, efficiency, and funding availability.

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