Lunch at the Library Summer 2027
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A forecasted, not-yet-open opportunity for public libraries (run as nonprofits or public agencies) in California to fund USDA summer meal sites paired with literacy, nutrition, and arts programming…
- Deadline
- Not specified
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Award amount
- Amount not specified
In plain English
A forecasted, not-yet-open opportunity for public libraries (run as nonprofits or public agencies) in California to fund USDA summer meal sites paired with literacy, nutrition, and arts programming. Applications are described as non-competitive — eligible libraries that apply are expected to receive funding — but award amounts and a formal deadline are not yet specified.
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Who can apply
Nonprofit; Public Agency
About this grant
Applications are non-competitive. All eligible libraries participating in Lunch at the Library and submitting approved applications will receive funds. These funds can support the following Lunch at the Library activities: Library Meal Sites: Establish and serve USDA summer meals at library site(s) and provide learning and enrichment programming at those meal sites. Lunch at the Library meal sites should include programming. Programs can include — but are not limited to — farm to summer, literacy, health and wellness, nutrition education, and arts and culture-based activities, as well as books provided to help families build home libraries. Pop-Up Libraries at Community Meal Sites: Take pop-up libraries — including programming, resources, and books — to other community-based USDA summer meal sites, such as local parks and schools.
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