How much funding does School Grants Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for School Grants Program?

The deadline is November 13, 2026.

School Grants Program

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 13, 2026

220 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

School Grants Program

Funder: New England Dairy (funded by New England dairy farmers)

Geographic Scope: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont

Eligible Recipients: K-12 schools participating in federal child nutrition programs

Program Overview

New England Dairy provides funding to eligible schools to support equipment and marketing needs related to expanding school meal programs, including breakfast, summer meals, and serving new dairy menu items (smoothies, hot chocolate milk). Grant funds and turnkey equipment packages can be used to support these initiatives.

Available Grant Programs

#### Turn-Key Equipment Packages
1. Smoothies Equipment Package
2. Hot Chocolate Milk Equipment Package
3. Bulk Milk Equipment Package
4. School Breakfast Expansion Equipment Package
5. Customization Station Equipment Package

#### Other Dairy Program Grants

Custom Dairy Programs

Support expansion of dairy items on menu

Allowable costs: equipment, marketing and promotion materials

Summer Meals

Support expansion of summer meals programs

Allowable costs: equipment (insulated cooler bags, ice sheets, portable milk cooler, partial funding for vehicle wraps)

Goals & Requirements

Increase access to school meals
Promote dairy sales
Include marketing/promotion plans
Include student engagement plans
Funding limited and awarded based on strength of plan and potential impact

Application Requirements

Schools may apply for only one program at a time
Incomplete applications and those with vague answers will not be considered
If awarded, schools/districts must provide:

Contact Information

Email: dairygrants@newenglanddairy.com Website: newenglanddairy.com/school-grants/

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Visit Application Page:
- Go to Applications & Promotion Resources page
- Review detailed grant programs and requirements

2. Select Grant Type:
- Choose one equipment package OR other dairy program grant
- Review specific eligibility and allowable costs for selected program

3. Prepare Application:
- Complete all sections thoroughly
- Avoid vague answers; be specific
- Include detailed plan for:
- How grant will increase school meal access
- How grant will promote dairy sales
- Marketing and promotion strategy
- Student engagement plan
- Provide timeline for implementation
- Plan for summer/fall 2026 start (based on current deadline)

4. Gather Supporting Materials:
- Collect baseline data on current programs
- Document current meal participation rates
- Identify student engagement opportunities

5. Submit Application:
- Email completed application to: dairygrants@newenglanddairy.com
- Submit by deadline: November 13, 2026
- Note: Equipment and grant funding will not arrive until June 2026 or later

6. Award Decisions:
- All decisions made after deadline passes
- Contact funder if assistance needed

7. Post-Award Requirements (If Funded):
- Provide baseline, initial, and final data
- Submit three to five photos of program implementation
- Complete final narrative report
- Meet all established deadlines for reporting