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Healthy Meals Incentives Grant


The national Healthy Meals Initiative’s School Food System Transformation Challenge grant applications are now available. This grant supports projects that reimagine the school food system. The goals of the projects are to:

  • Improve the school food supply chain
  • Reduce barriers for schools related to purchasing locally sourced foods and beverages
  • Support school nutrition teams using fresh local ingredients
  • Leverage the social responsibility of the food industry to address innovative solutions
  • Identify sustainable solutions and best practices for the K-12 food system

Who is eligible?

Projects must be collaboratively administered by at least three food system partners. Partners may include school food authorities participating in the National School Lunch Program, growers and other producers, food manufacturers or producers, food processors, food aggregators (e.g., food hubs), food distributors, and food support organizations, including food systems-focused nonprofits, public sector agencies, Indian tribal organizations, community-based organizations, small businesses, and other food system partners.

Funding Amounts and Timeframes

Grants range from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with funding for up to three (3) years.

Due Date

Applications are due by Friday, December 13, 2024.

More Information and Application

More information including eligibility and application resources on this grant opportunity is available on the Project SCALES (Supporting Community Agriculture and Local Education Systems) web page External link opens in new window or tab.. Download the Request for Applications at this site.

Contact

If you have questions, contact Project SCALES staff at projectscales@boisestate.edu.

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Friday, November 01, 2024
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