FY 2026 CN Technology Innovation Grant
The FY 2026 CN Technology Innovation Grant offers $8.7M in competitive funding for State agencies to modernize IT systems and strengthen integrity, accountability, and fraud prevention in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Funder: Food and Nutrition Service
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (submit complete application via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM EDT)
Funding Amounts: Total funding: $8.7 million | Award range: $100,000–$2,000,000 | Anticipated 5–10 awards | Project period: up to 3 years (Sept 2026–Sept 2029)
Summary: Supports state agencies in developing and implementing innovative IT solutions to strengthen the integrity and accountability of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; only state agencies administering CACFP are eligible.
Description
This grant provides funding to state agencies administering the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to design, implement, and improve information technology (IT) systems that enhance program integrity, accountability, and operational efficiency. The goal is to modernize CACFP management, reduce fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure eligible children and adults receive the full program benefit. Projects may include system planning, implementation, automation, compliance tools, data integration, and training systems. Grantees are expected to share project outcomes and best practices with other states.
