Youth Nutrition Grant Program

Youth Nutrition Grant Program

Funder: Life Time Foundation

Award Amount: $80,000 (distributed over 3 years)

Program Focus

• Improving nutritional quality of school meals in K-12 schools
• Supporting schools in serving nourishing, delicious, minimally processed food
• Increasing meal program participation and access
• Promoting cultural inclusivity in food services
• Supporting student health and academic performance

Geographic Scope

• Nationwide (United States)

Eligible Applicants

• K-12 school districts
• School sites

Eligible Uses of Funds

• Culinary training and professional development for nutrition staff
• Kitchen equipment (blenders, cooking materials)
• Marketing and education materials
• Signage for school sites
• Digital menu software
• Operational support
• Programs to improve ingredient quality and remove ingredients of concern

Example Funded Activities

• Osborn Elementary School District (2019): $80,000 over 3 years for blenders for breakfast smoothies, culinary trainings, recipes
• Fayetteville Public Schools (2021): $80,000 over 3 years for culinary training, marketing, kitchen equipment, including training from Chef Kent Getzin

About the Funder

• Organization: Life Time Foundation
• Type: Public 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Mission: Fostering Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life
• Location: Minnesota, US
• Website: ltfoundation.org