Wages and Stipends supports school nutrition sponsors in funding wage increases, stipends, or both for frontline food service workers, with the goal of increasing school food service compensation.
Local Food Program – Technical Assistance Education Grant supports school meal sponsors’ purchases of Colorado-grown, raised, or processed foods for student meals, connecting schools with local agriculture.
FY 2026 USDA Equipment Grant supports school food authorities with equipment purchases to serve healthier meals, improve food safety, and establish, maintain, or expand school breakfast programs.
Funds a nonprofit to run healthy eating incentive programs that expand access to Colorado-grown produce for low-income residents, supporting both families and local farmers.
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.
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.