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Spark Awards Round 3 is sponsored by Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub. Funding for short-term projects aimed at improving school food systems and marketplaces, including capacity-building, planning, and product testing.
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Applications for Spark Awards Round 3 are due January 22, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Spark Awards Round 3 is funded by Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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