MAGIC VALLEY, Idaho — Federal grant funds have been awarded by the Idaho State Division of Training to 16 colleges, together with colleges within the Magic Valley.
Oregon Path Elementary obtained funds for a scorching holding Cupboard, Gooding Elementary’s grant will go in the direction of a steam desk and Kimberly Elementary’s cash will assist fund a brand new oven.
17 Faculty Meals Authorities took half in a aggressive grant utility course of. When it got here to selecting who would obtain the grant, elements thought of embody the age of faculties’ present kitchen gear, alternatives to impression lunchrooms’ vitamin and meals high quality, out there funding at state and native ranges for gear and colleges’ plans for updating their lunchrooms.
Purposes requested over $167,761 for wanted gear.
Grant funding is dependent upon the provision of USDA funds. Gear purchases made attainable by this grant will assist colleges enhance their lunch and breakfast applications.