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School Grants

Apply for funding to increase school meal participation
or add dairy foods to your menu.

New England Dairy is pleased to provide funding from New England dairy farmers to K-12 schools participating in federal child nutrition programs in CT, MA, NH, & VT. 

Grant funds and turnkey equipment grant packages can be used to support equipment and marketing needs related to expanding school meal programs including breakfast, summer meals, and serving new dairy menu items like smoothies and hot chocolate milk.

 

Now accepting applications from schools in CT, MA, NH, and VT for the next funding deadline: March 6, 2026

Go to our Applications & Promotional Resources page for more details about grant programs and how to apply.

Grant Writing Tips

  • Proposals should increase access to school meals and promote dairy sales and include marketing/promotion and student engagement plans.
  • Funding is limited and awarded based on strength of plan and potential impact.
  • Schools may only apply for one program at a time.
  • Incomplete applications and those with vague answers will not be considered for funding.
  • If awarded,  schools/districts will need to provide baseline, initial, and final data,  three-five photos of the program as well as a completed final narrative report. Failure to submit these required items by established deadlines will put future New England Dairy funding at risk.
  • Learn how others have successfully implemented grant programs on our Success Stories page.
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From-Scratch Cheese Sauce

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Breakfast
Cherry Lime Smoothie bowl with oats on tray with milk and orange slices

Cherry Lime Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie

5-Layered Taco Parfait

Customization Station
Paper boat of apple slices, yogurt, oats

Apple Nachos

Breakfast

Crunchy Fish Taco

Customization Station
Egg and cheese quesadilla on tray with milk carton and orange slices

Pepper Jack Cheese & Egg Breakfast Quesadilla

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Buffalo Chicken Parfait

Customization Station

Chipotle BBQ 3-Bean Salad

Customization Station
yogurt and oat bar with berries on tray with milk carton

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