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NSLP Equipment Grant

NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant

Overview

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) competitively awards U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Equipment Assistance Grants to eligible Sponsor’s participating in the National School Lunch Program. These funds allow Sponsors to:

  • Serve healthier school meals that meet the meal patterns with emphasis on more fruits and vegetables.
  • Improve food safety.
  • Support the establishment, maintenance, or expansion of the School Breakfast Program.

Who Can Apply?

Any Sponsor participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) including:

  • Public School Districts
  • Public School Academies
  • Intermediate School Districts
  • Nonpublic School Districts
  • Residential Childcare Institutions

CNP: NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant 2026

2026 Applicants Recommended for Funding

2026 Applicants Not Recommended for Funding


CNP: NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant 2025

2025 Applicants Recommended for Funding

2025 Applicants Not Recommended for Funding

CNP: NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant 2024

2024 Applicants Recommended for Funding

2024 Applicants Not Recommended for Funding

CNP: NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant 2023 

2023 Applicants Recommended for Funding - Updated 11/2022

2023 Applicants Not Recommended for Funding - Updated 11/2022

Federal Regulation_State Law

Training

Templates and Resources

CNP: NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant 2025

2025 Applicants Recommended for Funding (document)

2025 Applicants Not Recommended for Funding (document)

CNP: NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant 2024

2024 Applicants Recommended for Funding (document)

2024 Applicants Not Recommended for Funding (document)

CNP: NSLP Equipment Assistance Grany 2023

2023 Applicants Recommended for Funding (document)

2023 Applicants Not Recommended for Funding (document)

Equipment Information

Excess Fund Balance Spend Down Plan (webpage)- or- 

Equipment and Excess Fund Balance

Child Nutrition Program Procurement Resources

USDA Program Guidance

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