Child Nutrition Programs Application Submission Process
Only schools recognized by SED with an active BEDS code and/or institution ID in the SED Reference File (SEDREF) are eligible to participate in the Child Nutrition Programs. The Child Nutrition Program Office does not have the authority to register schools and/or update BEDS codes. If you are a public school, charter or BOCES, and need to make changes to any of your schools, please refer to the Public School Registration information within the SED Office of Accountability. For non-public school changes, please visit the Office of Religious and Independent Schools BEDS Information.
Click on the infographics below for a brief overview of the National School Lunch and/or Breakfast Programs.
National School Lunch Program | School Breakfast Program |
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Application Type | New School Food Authority (SFA) |
New Recipient Agency (RA) |
Add Program to SFA/RA | Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) | Provision 2 (P2) | Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) | |
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Application Submission Period(s) | Due July 31 |
Due July 31 |
On-going | April 1 - June 30 | Prior to Program Start Date | Spring (April/May) | |
How to Apply | Submit the New Application Request Form |
Submit the CEP & P2 Application |
Submit the CEP & P2 Application | Check the FFVP Website for Dates |
Application Type |
New Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Sponsor |
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Application Submission Period(s) |
February 1 - May 1 Potential new SFSP sponsors must attend training to be eligible for participation |
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How to Apply |
Submit the New Sponsor Application Request Form Organizations within the New York City Area should contact the New York City Department of Education Office of School Food Service at 1-718-707-4371 to inquire about becoming a site. SFSP regulations require that the State agency use the following priority system in approving applicants to operate sites that propose to serve the same area or the same enrolled children: |