AHNC & UWKC: Breakfast After the Bell Demo Projects RFP

AHNC Update RFP for Breakfast After the Bell Demonstration Projects  Please Share Widely: Funding Opportunity for schools in Washington State to increase participation in the School Breakfast Program. Overview United Way of King County has teamed up with Share Our Strength and local funders to mobilize new resources aimed at increasing participation in school breakfast. In 2014 we will fund 20 Breakfast After The Bell demonstration projects across Washington. United Way will award one-time grants of up to $7,000 to help schools transition to Breakfast After the Bell.   Learn more and apply today: http://bit.ly/BABDemo Background One in four kids in Washington is at risk of hunger. School meals are a critical part of the child nutrition safety net, supported by a mix of federal, state and local funds.  School meals are an effective way to get vital nutrients to kids so that they are prepared to succeed in school and life. The State of Washington has a strong history of supporting school nutrition programs and working with community advocates to improve access to these programs.   Despite this good work, we are falling behind in our efforts to ensure kids have access to the most important meal of the day - breakfast. Washington now ranks 41st in the nation for participation in the school breakfast program. Only 10% of Washington school districts achieved national goals for breakfast participation. WA is missing out on millions of federal dollars that could help feed hungry kids and fuel their success in school.   Purpose Grants will support schools with the purchase of approved equipment, materials and initiatives facilitating alternative breakfast delivery models (such as in-classroom breakfast, grab-n-go, or second-chance breakfast) in an effort to increase student participation in school breakfast.  Eligibility To be eligible for this grant, applicants must be a Washington State school. Schools must have a Free- and Reduced-Price meals eligibility rate of 70% or greater.  Schools with an 85% Free- and Reduced-Price meals eligibility rate will be given highest priority.  Timeline -         May 12th: Bidder's conference call from 2 p.m. to 3p.m.  Details will be sent to schools that complete an intent to apply. -         May 23rd: Application deadline -         June 11th: Notification of Award Learn more and apply today: http://bit.ly/BABDemo For more information please email BasicNeeds@uwkc.org
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