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School Nutrition Grants (General Program)

GenYOUTH Incorporated

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

School Nutrition Grants

Organization: GENYOUth (501c3 national nonprofit)

Geographic Scope: United States (national)

Focus Areas:

Increasing access to healthy school meals

Addressing student food insecurity

Meal equipment and service model innovations

Nutrition equity for children

Program Description:
GENYOUth provides nutrition grants to schools to increase participation in school meal programs and address food insecurity. Grants support innovative service models including:

Grab and Go meal equipment packages: Increases participation by up to 27% by offering students ability to grab breakfast from carts or kiosks as they enter school

Second-Chance Breakfast: Geared to middle and high school students who may not be hungry first thing in the morning

Smoothie programs: Helps students get more nutrient-rich foods, dairy, and fruit; increases meal participation by up to 25%

Key Statistics:

Over 500 Wisconsin schools awarded school nutrition grants (250,000+ students enrolled)

Provides students with increased access to 35 million meals per year

Over 77,000 U.S. schools supported

Millions of children have equitable access to nutrition

Problem Being Addressed:

1 in 8 U.S. children is food insecure

In Nevada: 1 in 5 children is food insecure

30 million of 55 million U.S. students rely on school meal programs

Schools provide up to half of daily nutrition needed by youth

Decline in school meal participation due to labor shortages, rising food costs, supply chain challenges

School lunch participation decreased 6.9% from April-October 2022

Only 56 of every 100 lunch participants also participate in school breakfast

Founded By: America's dairy farmers and the NFL

Partners: Fortune 100 companies, foundations, corporate sponsors

Contact: Visit GENYOUthNow.org for more information

How to Apply

1. Visit Website: Go to GENYOUthNow.org

2. Identify Your School's Needs: Determine which nutrition grant program best fits (Grab and Go equipment, breakfast service model, smoothie program, etc.)

3. Complete School Information: Provide school details including:
- School name and location
- Student population size
- Current meal participation rates
- Food insecurity data
- Proposed service model

4. Submit Application: Complete application through GENYOUthNow.org portal

5. Application Timing: Schools should sign up to be first to hear when grant opportunities open (registration available on website)

6. Award and Implementation: Upon approval, schools receive equipment and support to implement program

Note: Detailed step-by-step application process and specific required forms not fully documented in provided content. Website indicates schools should register for updates and notifications when applications open.

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