Child Nutrition-Technology Innovation Grant
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FY 2026 CN Technology Innovation Grant for Child and Adult Care Food Program Integrity Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 · up to $2M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.541 (USAspending.gov).
- Vsdb Foundation $9,213,632
- Urban School Food Alliance Inc $4,430,000
- Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services $1,100,000
- Department Of Human Services Hawaii $1,100,000
- Delaware Department Of Health & Social Services $1,100,000
- Department Of Human Resources Alabama $1,100,000
- Nebraska Department Of Health & Human Services $1,100,000
- Maryland Department Of Human Services $1,100,000
- Rhode Island Department Of Human Services $1,100,000
- Social Services, Virginia Department Of $1,100,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The purpose of the Child Nutrition Non-Competitive Technology Innovation Grants (nTIG) is to allow State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) to apply for grant funding for the purposes of developing, improving, and maintaining automated information technology systems used to operate and manage Child Nutrition (CN) Programs (i.e., National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)).
The FY 2024 Summer EBT Technology Grants are awarded non-competitively through an equitable allocation to all Summer EBT coordinating agencies, Summer EBT agencies that implemented Summer-EBT in Summer 2024 and plan to continue the program in Summer 2025 as well as those who plan to newly implement in Summer 2025.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- School District
Grants are only available to State agencies administering the Child Nutrition Programs. The grants must relate to technology solutions for planning, implementation, or maintenance and enhancements.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Funding for nTIG grants will be provided through the Grant Award/Letter of Credit process, once the FNS-529, Grant Award Agreement is signed by both USDA FNS and the grantee. This will require completion of an Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP) setup form so that FNS may set up the Letter of Credit by which your award funds will be made available.
For the Summer EBT Technology grants, upon submission of an application in Grants.gov, Summer EBT coordinating agencies are required to submit a project plan no later than 60 days after the selected application submission date.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 15 to 30 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the Child Nutrition Non-Competitive Technology Innovation Grants (nTIG) is to allow State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) to apply for grant funding for the purposes of developing, improving, and maintaining automated information technology systems used to operate and manage Child Nutrition (CN) Programs (i.e., National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Summer EBT (S-EBT) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)).
Mission Categories
Primary: Food and Nutrition for Children
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To encourage State agencies that administer the CNPs to bridge gaps in automation by proposing innovative technology solutions that improve program accountability and efficiencies at both the State and local levels, thereby reducing duplication of effort, reducing errors, and increasing visibility of program operations for monitoring purposes.
Restrictions
All costs must be reasonable, necessary and allocable.
Required Documentation
Register in Grants.gov, complete pre-application assessment questions, and submit a RFA package. Please see Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for complete instructions.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements