Thanks to the generosity of the Walmart Foundation, NJSACC is offering mini�grants to qualifying organizations to support and expand afterschool meals in NJ.

A limited number of grants between $500 and $2,500 are available. Applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Grantees will also receive technical assistance and support from NJSACC.

Awardees are expected to use funds to expand access to afterschool meals utilizing USDA funds through the CACFP At�Risk Afterschool Meal Program for children in NJ. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on our website at: http://www.njsacc.org/providers/atRiskMealsProgram.php

Examples of activities to "expand access" include:

• becoming an approved sponsor for the first time
• adding new meal sites
• adding service days (such as adding additional service days during the school week or by serving meals on holidays or weekends)
• increasing total meals at existing sites
• changing or adding a new meal service (such as changing from snacks to full meals)
• providing year�round meal service (such as summer meal providers adding afterschool suppers)

Funds will be considered for the following uses:

• Foodservice equipment
• Inspection fees/related repairs
• Transportation related expenses
• Enrichment/educational activities or supplies
• Kickoff or Celebration Events (max. $500)

Grantees will agree to:

• submit a final report to NJSACC
• participate in communication materials NJSACC may develop

Application materials must be submitted to:
Lee McDermott Schaefer, NJSACC
208 Lenox Avenue, #363
Westfield, NJ 07090

A complete application includes:

1. A completed application form
2. The following items:

• A cover letter signed by your organization's Executive Director, Board President or other official representative
• A budget outlining your proposed expenses
• A copy of your tax determination letter (if applicable)
• A copy of your child care license (if applicable)

Applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, March 20, 2015. Late submissions and incomplete applications will not be considered.

This grant opportunity is available thanks to the generosity of the Walmart Foundation.

Click here to download the application form (PDF)