The Great American Bake Sale grants program will support efforts to increase participation among low-income children in summer and after-school meal programs. Share Our Strength is specifically interested in increasing participation in meal programs that utilize USDA reimbursement through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Nonprofit organizations that work to increase the number of children that receive nutritious after-school and summer meals may be eligible to apply for funds raised through the Great American Bake Sale.
Grant Guidelines
Grants will only be provided to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools with a valid NCES code, or local government entities that work to ensure children have access to after-school and summer meal programs.
Organizations applying for Program Sponsor Grants are also required to submit proof of their certification to receive reimbursement from the USDA for the meals and snacks they serve through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), or the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
Share Our Strength will allow access to the online grant application from June 1st – September 30, 2009. Grant awards made through Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale typically fall within the range of $1,000 to $10,000.
For more information, see the Great American Bake Sale Grant Guidelines »
Available Grants
Two types of grants will be offered through the Great American Bake Sale grants program:
Grants for Program Sponsors
Grants will be awarded to organizations that directly sponsor USDA-reimbursed after-school and/or summer meal programs for children. Grants will specifically support efforts to increase participation in the organization’s USDA summer and after-school meal programs. Grant awards will range from $1,000-$10,000.
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Grants for Advocacy
Grants will be awarded to organizations that work to increase participation in USDA-reimbursed after-school and summer meal programs through outreach and advocacy. Grants will support projects designed to increase participation in after-school and summer meal programs through advocacy. Organizations engage in advocacy when they work with schools, community organizations, local businesses, and with a range of government officials to increase participation in summer and after-school meal programs. Grant awards will range from $1,000-$10,000.
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