In-Kind Support to USA School Districts to Develop Nutritious School Food Programs
Get Schools Cooking (GSC) Program
Agency
Foundation
GrantWatch ID#
164984
Funding Source
CHEF ANN FOUNDATION
Whole Kids Foundation (WKF), Rachael Ray Foundation
Whole Kids Foundation (WKF), Rachael Ray Foundation
Geographic Focus
All USA
Important Dates
Deadline: 09/30/26
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Grant Description
In-kind support to USA school districts to develop and implement healthy school food programs. The program helps public K-12 schools transition from food that is highly processed to nutritious cooked-from-scratch meals that use whole, fresh ingredients. Eligible school districts participate in the National School Lunch Program and run a self-operated food service program. The program includes detailed district assessments, strategic planning, technical assistance, yearly evaluations, and funding to cover items such as equipment, staff training, and data solutions.
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
K-12 school districts that run a self-operated meal program and participate in the National School Lunch Program.
Both public and private schools in all 50 states may apply.
Both public and private schools in all 50 states may apply.
Pre-Application Information
Apply by September 30.
More information: https://chefannfoundation.my.site.com/CAFprograms/s/?language=en_US
More information: https://chefannfoundation.my.site.com/CAFprograms/s/?language=en_US
Estimated Size of Grant
• Individualized technical support to assist in sustainably moving from a highly processed to cook from scratch operation.
• Assessment of barriers and identification of actions in five key areas of school food service: Food, Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, and Marketing.
• Support for districts in developing action plans that create a structured framework to achieve their strategic objectives.
• System improvement grants that support the implementation of recommended actions and next steps.
• Assessment of barriers and identification of actions in five key areas of school food service: Food, Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, and Marketing.
• Support for districts in developing action plans that create a structured framework to achieve their strategic objectives.
• System improvement grants that support the implementation of recommended actions and next steps.
Term of Contract
The program runs over a three-year period.
Contact Information
Apply online: https://chefannfoundation.my.site.com/CAFprograms/s/funding-program/a2wRf000002iD8TIAU/get-schools-cooking-cohort-7
Reach out to getschoolscooking@chefannfoundation.org or gsc@chefannfoundation.org with any questions.
Reach out to getschoolscooking@chefannfoundation.org or gsc@chefannfoundation.org with any questions.
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