The national Healthy Meals Initiative’s School Food System Transformation Challenge grant applications are now available. This grant supports projects that reimagine the school food system. The goals of the projects are to:
- Improve the school food supply chain
- Reduce barriers for schools related to purchasing locally sourced foods and beverages
- Support school nutrition teams using fresh local ingredients
- Leverage the social responsibility of the food industry to address innovative solutions
- Identify sustainable solutions and best practices for the K-12 food system
Who is eligible?
Projects must be collaboratively administered by at least three food system partners. Partners may include school food authorities participating in the National School Lunch Program, growers and other producers, food manufacturers or producers, food processors, food aggregators (e.g., food hubs), food distributors, and food support organizations, including food systems-focused nonprofits, public sector agencies, Indian tribal organizations, community-based organizations, small businesses, and other food system partners.
Funding Amounts and Timeframes
Grants range from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with funding for up to three (3) years.
Due Date
Applications are due by Friday, December 13, 2024.
More Information and Application
More information including eligibility and application resources on this grant opportunity is available on the Project SCALES (Supporting Community Agriculture and Local Education Systems) web page
. Download the Request for Applications at this site.
Contact
If you have questions, contact Project SCALES staff at projectscales@boisestate.edu.