School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant

School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Amount: US $500 - US $10,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant aims to enhance breakfast quality and participation in public and private schools. Funded by the Illinois State Board of Education, grants between $500 and $10,000 support initiatives like improving nutritional standards and marketing efforts. Schools are encouraged to submit proposals detailing their project plans, ensuring alignment with program objectives. This initiative seeks to provide healthier breakfasts, increase participation, and foster a supportive environment for students' nutritional needs.

Overview

School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a voluntary program available to all public and private schools, and residential child care institutions which agree to operate a non-profit offering breakfast meeting federal requirements to all children in attendance. The SBP is part of the National School Lunch Program. Project Component SFAs submit a project proposal, as part of their grant application indicating how they will utilize grant funding in support of the grant program’s Key Objectives, which are listed below. Key Objectives: Improve quality and nutritional standards of breakfast food served using less sodium and sugar and serving a variety of protein sources, whole grains, milk, fruits, and vegetables.Establish, maintain, or expand a School Breakfast Program within qualifying schools.Increase School Breakfast Program participation in qualifying schools. All proposed project activities must align with and support achievement toward meeting program objectives for qualifying schools. Examples of allowable grant activities include, but are not limited to: Marketing/event activities and materials to promote the School Breakfast Program to students in qualifying schools.Purchase or renovation of equipment that is needed for operation of the School Breakfast Program in qualifying schools.Staffing needs for operation of the School Breakfast Program in qualifying schools. Travel expenses for relevant LEA/school personnel to attend in-person training related to this grant. Funding Grant awards will range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $10,000 per grant recipient. The amount of each individual grant award is dependent on the budgeted allowable costs which are included in the budget proposal.

Eligibility

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