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USDA awards $25 mil to school kitchens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $25 million in grants to help schools purchase needed kitchen equipment as they continue to provide school lunches and breakfasts that give children the nutrition they need to learn and grow. Over 90 percent of schools report that they are successfully meeting the updated nutrition standards, these new grants provide additional support to help them prepare meals that meet those standards.
For the latest round of funding, USDA will ensure all State agencies receive a proportional share of the funding. States will competitively award the funds to school districts to purchase needed equipment, giving priority to high-need schools where 50 percent or more of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Schools interested in applying for grants should contact their state agency. A state-by-state listing of the grants is available here:
This is the latest in a series of grants from USDA aimed at serving healthier meals to students.
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