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HMI Grants for Small and/or Rural School Food Authorities is sponsored by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) (supported by USDA). These grants, part of the Healthy Meals Incentives initiative, support small and rural school districts in enhancing the nutritional quality of their meals and modernizing operations through innovative staff training, kitchen updates, and redesigning food preparation and service…
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HMI Grants for Small and/or Rural School Food Authorities Healthy Meals Incentives for Schools * HMI Grants for Small and/or Rural School Food Authorities * HMI Recognition Awards for School Food Authorities * School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants Through the Healthy Meals Incentives initiative, FNA and Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) supported school food authorities (SFAs) nationwide with nearly $30 million in grant funding, reaching 264 SFAs across 44 states and the District of Columbia.
These grants provided up to $150,000 for small and rural school districts to enhance the nutritional quality of their meals and modernize their operations through efforts such as: * Innovative staff training programs; * Kitchen updates and renovations; * Redesigning food preparation and service spaces; * Other school-district led efforts to support school meals and school nutrition professionals.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small and/or rural School Food Authorities (SFAs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
HMI Grants for Small and/or Rural School Food Authorities is funded by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) (supported by USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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