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Current round is closed; next round opens with deadline October 30, 2026.
Spark Awards is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service (via Illinois Public Health Institute & Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub). The Spark Awards fund projects that require a short-term infusion of funds for school food system and product improvements, such as capacity-building, planning, and product-testing projects within the Lake Michigan region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin).
The initiative aims to build a resilient food supply chain through innovation and create a food system that develops nutritious foods for schools through industry partnerships.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, food producers, suppliers, distributors, educators, and nonprofit partners working in local food systems across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $30,000 - $100,000 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Spark Awards are due October 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Spark Awards is funded by USDA Food and Nutrition Service (via Illinois Public Health Institute & Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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