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Lunch at the Library Summer 2027

CA State LibraryNo deadline listed

Does this fit your business?

This is a California State Library program that funds public libraries to serve USDA summer meals to children and run pop-up libraries at meal sites. It is only for California public libraries and eligible nonprofits or public agencies; applications are non-competitive. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not apply at all.

Best for
California public libraries serving as USDA summer meal sites, Public agencies running summer meal programming, Nonprofits partnering on library meal-site enrichment, Libraries taking pop-up libraries to community meal sites
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations outside California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts)
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, learning)
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
52
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
48
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
No fixed award amount is published; the amount depends on the applications received. The total program funding is $3,000,000, and all eligible libraries submitting approved applications will receive funds since applications are non-competitive.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are nonprofits and public agencies, and the program is limited to California public libraries. Applications are non-competitive: all eligible libraries participating and submitting approved applications will receive funds.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and a small business may not apply, which excludes sole proprietors and single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are listed as an eligible applicant type, though the program's focus is California public libraries serving USDA summer meals.

Summary

Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth. The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries to establish library locations as U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer meal sites and take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites while providing learning and enrichment opportunitie

About this grant

Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth. The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries to establish library locations as U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer meal sites and take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites while providing learning and enrichment opportunities.

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.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $3,000,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: Ongoing Award period: 02/01/27 - 01/31/28 Apply at: https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/f43f6473-d380-4950-b216-8f091c15e3ee Source: California Grants Portal record 191037, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency

Geography: California public libraries only.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Food
  • Health
  • Arts

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

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