In accordance with the Governor’s Proclamation 20-25, “Stay Home, Stay Healthy,” and to protect the health and safety of Washingtonians and our employees, at this time, there is restricted public access to the OSPI building. OSPI will continue serving the public via phone, email, and the website.
See OSPI’s COVID-19 guidance and resources for educators, students, and families.
Child Nutrition Services (CNS) administers a variety of grant opportunities throughout the year.
All grants offered through Child Nutrition are submitted in iGrants. If you are new to writing grants, use these resources to help you submit the best possible proposal:
Applications accepted December 2020 - January 2021
2020-21 Funds awarded March 2021
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant funds allow local education agencies (LEAs) to buy equipment to serve healthier meals.
Schools must purchase equipment that improves the quality of school meals. The equipment must also assist with serving more fruits and vegetables in school meals.
LEAs may purchase equipment that:
History of NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant Awardees
NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant Reference Sheet
Applications accepted December 2020 - January 2021
2020-21 Funds awarded March 2021
The Washington State Legislature provides funds for annual competitive grants available to public school districts, tribal compact schools and charter schools and focuses on:
History of Breakfast Meals for Kids Grants Awardees
Meals for Kids Grant Reference Sheet
2021 Summer Meals for Kids - Scoring Matrix
Applications accepted March - April 2021
2020-21 Funds awarded May 2021
The Washington State Legislature provides funds to assist Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors:
History of Summer Meals for Kids Grants Awardees
Summer Meals for Kids Grant Scoring Matrix
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