Taste of the Draft Nutrition Equipment Grant 2025
GENYOUth is excited to offer Wisconsin schools the Taste of the Draft Nutrition Equipment Grant, designed to support efforts that increase access to nutritious foods and promote healthy eating habits among students. This grant provides equipment for schools to implement innovative nutrition initiatives that help ensure all students are well-nourished and ready to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on student wellness in your school community!
Download a sample application for review.
Overview
- To be eligible for the grant, your school must participate in the National School Lunch Program; additional consideration will be given to schools that also participate in the National School Breakfast Program.
- Schools will be evaluated to receive the grant based on a variety of factors including the strength of the program, enrollment, Free and Reduced rate, and potential for dairy sales impact with equipment investment.
- Grantees are expected to implement the service model and equipment no later than January 31, 2026.
- GENYOUth will ship all equipment packages in the fall of 2025. The district/school will assume ownership of the equipment once delivered and is responsible for all maintenance and future disposal, as needed.
- All applications will be reviewed, and approvals/notifications will be made by mid-April 2025.
Equipment Package options include:
- Option 1: “The Dairyland Lambeau Leap Package”
A powerhouse kit that combines mobility, milk merchandisers, and smoothie-making tools to help schools fuel up their students like MVPs—straight from the heart of Dairyland.- 2 – 36”W x 22”D x 69”H Mobile Grab and Go Classroom Cart Kits
- 2 – 20”W x 20”D x 33”H Mobile Insulated Grab and Go Milk Merchandisers
- 1 Smoothie Cart Kit
- 1 6-blade Wedger/Sectionizer
- Option 2: “The Green & Gold Dairy Dash Kit”
Perfectly suited for schools on the move, this kit ensures every student can grab nutritious dairy options while showing off their Packers spirit.- 2 – 36”W x 22”D x 69”H Mobile Grab and Go Classroom Cart Kits
- 4 Insulated Milk Crate Bags with Travel Cart
- 1 Smoothie Cart Kit
- 1 6-blade Wedger/Sectionizer
- Option 3: “The Hallway Hero: Lombardi Edition”
- 1 – 73”W x 26”D x 55.75”H Mobile Grab and Go Hallway Cart Kit
- 1 Smoothie Cart Kit
How to Apply
To start or access your application, enter your school’s ZIP code and click the Enter button. Once the school drop-down list populates, select your school from the list and click the Continue button to open the application.
Please complete all 3 pages on the application before submitting. You can also click the Save and Continue button at the bottom of the page and return later to complete your application.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact [email protected].
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
