SFSP Sponsor Application

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Sponsor Application online training.

Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Course Catalog

Course Description

This online training reviews the SFSP sponsor application requirements for both new and returning sponsors. Learn about the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) online application, required documents that must be submitted, and important deadlines for the application.

Course Number: 008
Training Length: 15 minutes
Certificate: Yes
Target Audience: Summer Meal Program Operators
Mandatory: No
Cost: Free
Date Recorded: November 2019

Online Course

Begin the SFSP Sponsor Application course.

Referenced Resources

The following resources are referred to throughout this online course:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2016 SFSP Administration Guide
California Department of Education (CDE) Management Bulletin SFSP Application Deadlines
CDE Child Nutrition Programs Course Catalog
CNIPS

Crediting

Crediting: 0.25 hours
Key Area: Administration (3000)
- Training Topic: Program Management (3200)
  - Learning Objective: Standard Operating Procedures (3220)

For more information on crediting, see the USDA web document Professional Standards Learning Objectives

Additional Information

For more information regarding SFSP Program Eligibility, see the California Department of Education SFSP Information web page.

Contact Us

If you have technical difficulties or questions regarding the course content, contact the Summer Nutrition Programs and Grants Unit by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Summer Nutrition Programs and Grants Unit | SFSP@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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