This program is a fantastic fit for your business if you value community engagement and want to make a difference. By participating, you can receive funding to establish USDA summer meal sites in libraries, all while running educational programming focused on literacy, health, and nutrition. This means your business won't just be serving meals; you'll be enriching the lives of families in your area.

The application process is non-competitive, ensuring that if you qualify, you will receive this vital funding. With secure financial support, you can expand your community impact, create lasting connections, and foster learning opportunities. This program offers an opportunity to align your business goals with a meaningful community initiative, helping you grow while serving an important cause.

Simply put, this is a chance for your business to stand out while being part of something bigger. Your efforts will not only help feed children during the summer but also enhance their learning experiences, making a lasting impact in your community.

Type of Financing
This program offers grants to eligible libraries. These funds are non-repayable, meaning you won’t owe anything back.

Eligible Expenses
You can use the grant funds to cover expenses related to the following activities:

• Establishing and serving USDA summer meals at library meal sites.
• Providing learning and enrichment programming for those meal sites.
• Operating pop-up libraries at community meal sites, including resources, programming, and books.
  These activities may include nutrition education, literacy programs, and arts and culture-based events to enrich participants’ experiences.

Restrictions and Fees
Funds cannot be used for personal expenses or any unrelated activities outside the scope of the program. There are no fees associated with applying for this funding, so you can focus on making a positive impact without worrying about hidden costs.

• Location: Available across participating libraries nationwide.
• Sectors: Open to all sectors.
• Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
• Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.
• Minimum Employees: No minimum employee requirements.
• Maximum Employees: No maximum employee limits.
• Minimum Company Revenue: No minimum revenue requirements.
• Maximum Company Revenue: No maximum revenue limits.

Disqualifications:

• No specific disqualifications mentioned.

This program is designed to help libraries provide valuable resources to the community. Your business can receive funding to establish and serve USDA summer meals at library sites. Not only will you contribute to feeding children during the summer, but your activities can also include educational programming focused on literacy, health, nutrition, and more. This means your efforts can have a significant impact on the well-being and enrichment of families in your area.

The funds are intended for various activities, such as setting up meal sites that offer engaging programs, or even pop-up libraries at other community meal sites like parks and schools. This creates a unique opportunity for your business to be part of a community initiative, fostering connections and promoting learning at the same time.

The good news? The application process is non-competitive, meaning that if you meet the criteria, your funding is secure. This funding is a chance to enhance your community impact while also supporting your business goals in a meaningful way.