SNF 2027 Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship
SNF 2027 Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship supports a school nutrition staff member’s travel to the Legislative Action Conference to foster participation in child nutrition policy.
Funder: School Nutrition Association
Due Dates: November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 for one fellow to help defray conference travel expenses
Summary: Supports a school nutrition staff member’s attendance and recognition at SNA’s Legislative Action Conference to foster participation in child nutrition policy.
Key Information: Applicants must be first-time LAC attendees with active School/Site Nutrition Staff SNA membership covering October 1, 2023–September 30, 2026.
Description
The Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship, offered through the School Nutrition Association (SNA) and School Nutrition Foundation (SNF), supports one school nutrition staff member’s participation in SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC). The award helps defray travel expenses so the selected fellow can attend and be recognized at this national school nutrition policy event.
The fellowship honors Dr. Josephine Martin, a pioneer in child nutrition whose advocacy influenced legislation at community, state, and federal levels. Martin began her career in 1950 as assistant school lunch director at the Georgia Department of Education. The fellowship reflects SNA’s work to advance school nutrition programs and SNF’s role in supporting professional development for SNA members.
