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Rates, Eligibility Scales, & Funding

Reimbursement rates, annual eligibility scales, and funding information.

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Rates

Child Nutrition Program (CNP) meal program reimbursement rates.

Eligibility Scales

Income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals or free milk in CNPs.

For eligibility scales from previous years, please visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Documents and Resources web page External link opens in new window or tab..

Funding

To learn more about available funding and results, visit the California Department of Education Funding web page.

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Last Reviewed: Friday, April 24, 2026
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