2017 Grant Opportunities: Breakfast, Summer, and After-School

School Breakfast Grant

School Breakfast Grants will support schools implementing or preparing to implement a Breakfast After the Bell delivery model (Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab ‘N’ Go, or Second Chance Breakfast) with the purchase of approved equipment, supplies, or materials in an effort to increase student participation in school breakfast. Maximum request amount is $5,000. Deadline to apply is March 22. For more information: 2017 Breakfast Meals Grant Application-IL

Summer Meals Grant

Summer Meal Grants are funded from No Kid Hungry to help organizations expand access to and participation in USDA-supported summer meals programs. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization currently in good standing AND an SFSP or NSLP summer meal program sponsor for summer 2016. The goal is to increase the number of children participating in SFSP/NSLP summer meals programs. Maximum request amount is $5,000. Deadline to apply is April 7.  For more information: 2017 Summer Meals Grant Application-IL 

After-School Meals Grant

After-School Meal Grants are funded through No Kid Hungry to help At-Risk After-School Meal (aka “Supper”) sponsors expand participation in After-School meals and extended day meal programs that receive reimbursement through the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The overall goal is to help ensure all children get the nutritious meals they need each day. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit currently in good standing, schools, local government agencies able to accept grants, or churches/tax-exempt religious organizations AND approved to provide CACFP At-Risk After-School Meals for the upcoming school year. The maximum request amount is $2,500. Deadline to apply is March 22. For more information: 2017 Afterschool Meals Grant Application-IL