For FY 2027, $50 million in noncompetitive grants will help state agencies award competitive subgrants for school meal equipment costing over $1,000 to support healthier meals.
This grant helps New York State schools buy equipment to improve meal quality, food safety, and participation in federal school lunch and breakfast programs.
National School Lunch Program Equipment Grant – Federal Fiscal Year 2026 – Competitive supports Minnesota school food authorities' equipment purchases to improve meal quality, food safety, and breakfast access.
FY2027: School Nutrition Equipment Assistance for Schools supports School Food Authorities with equipment purchases to improve meal quality, food safety, and access to school meals.
Funds NY schools in the National School Lunch Program to buy equipment that improves meal quality, food safety, and participation in school meal programs.
2026-28 National School Lunch Program Equipment (NSLP) Assistance Subgrant supports School Food Authorities with equipment improvements to serve healthier meals, improve food safety, and strengthen school breakfast.