The Commercial Dishwasher Grant (CDG) Request for Application (RFA) informational webinar will provide an opportunity for eligible local educational agencies (LEA) to learn about the purpose of the competitive grant, the application process, scoring criteria, funding details, expenditure information, record keeping and reporting requirements, available resources, and frequently asked questions.
Participation in this webinar is not required in order to be awarded funds.
Background
The State of California has dedicated a total of $15 million to fund the CDG. The CDG is a competitive funding opportunity that supports the purchase and installation costs of energy-efficient commercial dishwashers to reduce reliance on single use food service ware in the Child Nutrition Programs. All LEAs that are sponsors of the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including school districts, county offices of education, and direct-funded charter schools, are eligible to apply for this competitive grant opportunity. Eligible LEAs may apply to receive funding for up to five school sites. Each site awarded may receive up to $40,000 to support the purchase of an energy-efficient commercial dishwasher and/or costs directly related to installation.
Additional Information
For more information about the CDG, review the CDG Management Bulletin SNP-04-2024, and the CDE CDG Funding Profile web page.
Webinar Schedule
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration
This webinar is free to attend on Zoom. Please register in advance for the Commercial Dishwasher Grant Request for Application Informational Webinar
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After registering, you will see a screen that says Webinar Registration Approved with a link to the webinar. You will also receive several emails with information about joining the webinar. First, you will receive confirmation the day you register and then you will receive two reminder emails: one day and one hour prior to the webinar. If for some reason you cannot find the email confirmation or do not receive the reminders, you can always reregister.
Tip for Attendees
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Reasonable Accommodation
Pursuant to state and federal statutes, individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this webinar. Live Captioning will be available during the webinar.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding applying for the CDG, contact the CDG team by email at cdg@cde.ca.gov.