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 eligible schools in CT, MA, NH, RI, & VT. 

Grant funds 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.

Funding will be limited and awarded based on strength of plan and potential impact.

Schools may only apply for one program at a time. Applications for each program are listed further down this page.

 

Our next funding deadline: NOVEMBER 11, 2023

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Turn-Key Equipment Packages & Applications

Breakfast & Summer Meals Applications

  • Breakfast & After School

    Funding is available to support the expansion of breakfast programs to increase participation. Allowable costs include equipment, marketing and promotion materials.

    Access Application
  • Summer Meals

    Funding is available to support expansion of summer meals programs each spring. Allowable costs include equipment such as insulated cooler bags and ice sheets, portable milk cooler, and partial funding for vehicle wraps.

    Access Application

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