Monday, May 28, 2007

New Grant Opportunity for Snack Serving Programs

For Programs Serving USDA funded Meals
Grants will be awarded to organizations that directly sponsor USDA-reimbursed afterschool and/or summer meal programs for children. Grants will specifically support projects designed to increase participation in the organization’s USDA summer and afterschool meal programs. Grant awards will range from $5,000-$15,000.

Grants for Advocacy
Grants will be awarded to organizations that work to increase participation in USDA-reimbursed afterschool and summer meal programs through outreach and advocacy. Grants will support projects designed to increase participation in afterschool and summer meal programs through advocacy. Organizations engage in advocacy when they work with schools, community organizations, local businesses, and with a range of government officials to increase participation in summer and afterschool meal programs. Grant awards will range from $5,000-$15,000.

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