The Harvest to Hallways grant provides $50 million to state agencies to help schools upgrade their cafeteria equipment. This funding aims to improve the quality of school meals by enabling schools to serve more nutritious foods. State agencies will distribute these funds to local schools to purchase equipment like cold storage and stoves, which are essential for preparing healthier meals.
Who it's for: This grant is for state agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program. These agencies will then provide subgrants to local education agencies, school food authorities, and schools that participate in the NSLP.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state agency administering the NSLP
- Requesting funds exceeding the state's maximum allocation
- Using funds for purposes other than cafeteria equipment upgrades
- Failure to comply with grant application procedures
- Not operating under the National School Lunch Program
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Detailed budget proposal
- Documentation of current equipment age and condition
- Plan for equipment use and expected improvements
- Proof of NSLP operation
- State and local funding availability documentation
- Strategies for cafeteria improvements
Cautions
- Funds must be used for equipment valued at over $1,000
- State agencies must administer competitive subgrants
- Equipment must support serving whole, nutrient-dense foods
- Administrative costs are capped at 5% of the grant award
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments that administer the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). These state agencies will then provide subgrants to local education agencies (LEAs), school food authorities (SFAs), and schools that operate under the NSLP.
Overview
This grant is for state agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program. These agencies will then provide subgrants to local education agencies, school food authorities, and schools that participate in the NSLP.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state agency administering the NSLP
- Requesting funds exceeding the state's maximum allocation
- Using funds for purposes other than cafeteria equipment upgrades
- Failure to comply with grant application procedures
- Not operating under the National School Lunch Program
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to purchase equipment that directly supports cafeteria improvements, such as cold storage, cooking equipment, and other tools to help schools serve healthier meals. Up to 5% of the grant can be used for state-level administrative costs.
Total Program Funding
$50,000,000
Expected Awards
50
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 11, 2027(71 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 10, 2027
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) thoroughly
- Prepare a detailed budget and equipment plan
- Gather documentation on current equipment and needs
- Ensure compliance with NSLP operation requirements
- Submit application by the deadline