642541 - Student and School Nutrition Professional Nutrition Education Sub-Grant

The Iowa Department of Education’s Team Nutrition program is offering approximately $115,000 in competitive sub‑grants to Iowa school food authorities (SFAs) to deliver nutrition education and improve school meal quality. Eligible public or non‑public schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program may apply for $5,000‑$14,500 per SFA to fund up to three sub‑grant components: middle‑school nutrition lessons, school‑nutrition‑professional training with student engagement, and after‑school snack program nutrition lessons. Preference is given to schools with ≥50 % of students qualifying for free/reduced‑price meals and to applications that include multiple components or five or more lessons. Grants are reimbursed after project completion, with all claims due by June 30, 2027. • Eligible applicants: Iowa public or non‑public schools participating in NSLP (SFA level). • Award range: $5,000 to $14,500 per SFA; total sub‑grant pool ≈ $115,000. • Required deliverables: nutrition lessons (including taste tests), staff training, student engagement activities, and reporting (status reports, final report, media release).