Description
The purpose of this program is to enable SFAs to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns, with an emphasis on more fruits and vegetables in school meals, including items purchased locally; improved food safety; and expanded access. This year, these funds will allow SFAs to purchase equipment needed to serve healthier school meals, improve food safety, improve energy efficiency, and expand access to school meals.
Program Office
Health and Nutrition
Eligible Applicants
School Food Authorities may apply on behalf of a school that
- Currently participates in NSLP;
- Did not receive equipment assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the FY 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 (round one) Agriculture Appropriations Act (see RFP for list of ineligible schools); and
- Has an enrollment of 50 percent or more students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Total Funding Available
$146,130
Funding Detail
The SCDE anticipates awarding between 15 and 30 subgrants in round two. No subgrant will be awarded for more than $25,000.
Project Term
July 1, 2020, thru June 30, 2021
Application Due Date
June 10, 2020
Technical Assistance Session
The Office of Health and Nutrition provided a pre-application technical assistance session on
May 1, 2020. View the recording. Please contact Diane Gillie for any questions or concerns about the recording.
Download the
presentation handout.
Contacts
Diane Gillie
803-734-8193
dgillie@ed.sc.gov
Documents
Request for Proposals (DOCX, 2.02 mb - 4/8/2020)
Online Application
Equipment Specifications Form (PDF, 255 kb - 4/8/2020)
Certification Signature Page - for electronic signatures (PDF, 63kb - 4/30/2020)
Program Web Page
Office of Health and Nutrition
