Harvest to Hallways: National School Lunch Program, Equipment Assistance Grants
Food and Nutrition Service · Department of Agriculture · USDA-FNA-CN-HTH-NSLP-EAG-2027
In plain English
Food and Nutrition Service (Department of Agriculture) is accepting applications for this grant until Jan 11, 2027 (61 days left).
Individual awards range from $1 to $6,200,306, the agency expects to make 50 awards and estimated total program funding is $50,000,000.
Eligible applicant types include state governments.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Jan 11, 2027 · 61 days left |
| Posted date | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | USDA-FNA-CN-HTH-NSLP-EAG-2027 |
| Agency | Food and Nutrition Service (Department of Agriculture) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Food and Nutrition |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $6,200,306 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $50,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 50 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 10.579 – Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Archive date | Feb 10, 2027 |
Who can apply
Browse similar: State governments
- State governments
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
The 54 State agencies that have agreements with FNA to administer the NSLP are eligible to apply for this opportunity (please refer to Appendix A – State Funding Allocation). In States where more than one agency has an agreement in place with FNA to administer the NSLP, the primary NSLP State agency (i.e. the agency that serves the majority of SFAs) is the agency that is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity.
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Under the leadership of Secretary Brooke Rollins, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to a new school meals policy plan aligning the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 — providing real food, in every cafeteria. In support of this principle, the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is pleased to announce the availability of $50 million to provide grants on a non-competitive basis to State agencies for the Harvest to Hallways National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grants. Investing in cafeteria upgrades, including cold storage, stoves, and other equipment, will help schools serve healthier meals and expanded offerings. State agency applicants should review this NOFA thoroughly to ensure full understanding of all application requirements and procedures. …
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