NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant
This grant helps Illinois schools in the National School Lunch Program buy or upgrade equipment to improve healthy meal service, food safety, and access to nutritious foods.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Claim for reimbursement of grant expenditures due (projected) | September 2026: Quarterly Periodic Performance Report covering Jul. 1–Sep. 30 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by year; typically supports purchase/renovation of equipment valued over $1,000 per item.
Summary: Supports Illinois schools in the National School Lunch Program to purchase equipment that improves meal quality, food safety, and nutrition access.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with funds from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, provides competitive grants to school districts and sponsors participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The grant is designed to help schools purchase or renovate equipment necessary for serving healthier meals, improving food safety, and expanding access to nutritious foods. Funding is intended to support the improvement of school nutrition environments by enabling the acquisition of critical food service equipment.
