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Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools Study


Funding Description

The purpose of these funds is to study the presence of ultraprocessed foods of concern and restricted school foods in school meals and competitive foods at a minimum of 50 schools in California as well as to assess those present on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) commodities list.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria Funding eligibility is limited to the Marin County Office of Education only.
Other Eligibility Considerations Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s) Not applicable
Eligible Age Level(s) Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority Budget Act of 2025, Section 79, Chapter 8, as amended by Senate Bill 147, Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill.
Source / Type State / Apportionment
State Fiscal Year 2025-26
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes 7810 / 8520
Total Available $5,000,000
Recipient Amount 5,000,000
Match Requirement No
Allocation Formula Unavailable

Important Dates

Date Application Available Unavailable
Due Date Unavailable
Expected Notification Date January 1, 2026

Additional Information

Application Unavailable
Background New Legislation Regarding Ultraprocessed Food [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/legultraprocessedfood.asp]
Fiscal Unavailable
Funding ResultsUltraprocessed Foods in School Funding Result Page [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r9/processfoodstudy.asp]
Other Unavailable

Contacts

Program Jackie Richardson, 916-322-1563, JRichardson@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal Richard Nakahara, 916-322-2180, RNakahara@cde.ca.gov
Division Nutrition Services Division, 800-952-5609
Last Modified: January 12, 2026
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