Throughout the duration of the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive, 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 November 2019 - January 2020
2019-20 Funds awarded March 2020
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 2019 - January 2020
2019-20 Funds awarded March 2020
The Washington State Legislature provides funds for annual competitive grants available to public school districts:
History of Breakfast Meals for Kids Grants Awardees
Breakfast Meals for Kids Grant Reference Sheet
Applications accepted April 1 - 15, 2019
2018-19 Funds awarded May 1, 2019
The Washington State Legislature provides funds to assist Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors:
History of Summer Meals for Kids Grants Awardees
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