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School Nutrition Programs Grant Opportunities 

This page is dedicated to assisting sponsors with grant opportunities for their school nutrition programs.

NSLP Equipment Grants

The NSLP Equipment grant is a competitive award for School Food Authorities (SFA) to purchase equipment, with a value greater than $1,000 but less than $50,000. The purpose is to provide equipment:

  • To serve healthier meal,
  • To support scratch cooking
  • To improve food safety
  • To store fresh food
  • To support the establishment, maintenance or expansion of School Breakfast Program.

Any SFA with an approved state agency agreement on file to operate the National School Lunch Program (per 7 CFR 210.9 (b)) may apply for the FY 2022 Equipment Assistance Grant. To be considered, School Food Authorities (SFA) must meet the criteria stated in the Request for Application (RFA) and submit a complete application according to the details in the RFA. 

Important Reminder: 

Recipients previously awarded equipment grants are eligible to apply Preference Points will be given to applications from sponsors whose schools have not been previously awarded an equipment grant.

Due Date: Complete application packets that includes the additional documentation must be submitted no later than Thursday, February 16, 2023, by 1:00 pm to Bethany.Moreland@ode.oregon.gov.


For additional information or questions, contact the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs by Email ODE.SchoolNutrition@ode.oregon.gov  or Phone: 971-208-0490