PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF
Grant: $215,764 - Food and Nutrition Service - Mar. 11, 2009
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Award Description: The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction received funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assist in the purchase of equipment for School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) through a competitive grant process. Priority was given to SFAs for equipment for schools in which at least 50 percent of the students were eligible for free or reduced-priced meals. Other focus areas of the grant included: improving the quality of school foodservice meals to meet the dietary guidelines; improving the safety of food served in the school meal programs; improving the overall energy efficiency of the school foodservice operations; and supporting the expansion of participation in the school meal program. To date, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has: 1) Issued an ARRA grant solicitation to SFAs participating in the NSLP; 2) Received and scored ARRA grant applications from SFAs competitively; 3) Awarded ARRA grants to SFAs participating in the NSLP; and 4) Transferred funds to or reimbursed SFAs.
Project Description: During the current reporting period, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and its subrecipients used NSLP ARRA funds too purchase 15 ovens/ranges, 7 freezers, 2 food stations/food bars, 2 coolers, 2 work tables, 1 dishwasher, 1 toaster, 1 hot cabinet, 1 serving line, 1 steamer, 1 water softener, 1 cooler air compressor, 1 refrigerator, 1 salad bar and 1 mixer.
Jobs Summary: No jobs created or retained (Total jobs reported: 0)
Project Status: More than 50% Completed
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