Quick Summary
Name: Chef Ann Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $8,750,411 (2023 revenue) |
| Grant Range | $4,560 - $250,000 |
| Average Grant | $50,000 (estimated) |
| Application Method | Rolling |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.chefannfoundation.org
Phone: (720) 500-2112
Email: info@chefannfoundation.org
Address: 5485 Conestoga Court, Ste 110F, Boulder, CO 80301
Geographic Focus
United States - All 50 states, with particular emphasis on:
- Small and rural school districts
- Public K-12 schools nationwide
- Has reached 19,000+ schools serving 5.9 million children
Funding Priorities
- School Nutrition Programs: Transitioning from processed foods to scratch-cooked whole foods in schools
- Kitchen Equipment & Infrastructure: Salad bars, bulk milk dispensers, and kitchen equipment for schools
- Professional Development: Training and workforce development for school food service staff
- Local Food Systems: Building partnerships between schools and local/regional food suppliers
- Food System Equity: Supporting underserved and rural school districts
Key Grant Programs:
- Salad Bars to Schools: $4,560 grants for salad bar equipment
- Bulk Milk Grant: $5,000 grants for bulk milk dispensing equipment
- Get Schools Cooking: Up to $150,000 over three years for comprehensive scratch cooking programs
- PLANTS (Partnerships for Local Agriculture and Nutrition Transformation in Schools): Grants up to $250,000 for food system transformation
- USDA Healthy Meals Incentives: Administered nearly $30 million to 264 School Food Authorities across 44 states
What They Don't Fund
- Private schools (focus is on public K-12 schools)
- Non-school food service programs
- Individual students or families
- Organizations outside the school nutrition sector
Application Method
Online applications through their CAF Program Portal (https://chefannfoundation.my.site.com/CAFprograms/s/)
Application process varies by program:
- Salad Bars to Schools: Rolling applications when program is open
- Get Schools Cooking: Competitive application with comprehensive district assessment
- PLANTS: Grant application through USDA cooperative agreement
- Bulk Milk Grant: Rolling applications when funding available
Districts can browse available programs and apply online. The foundation provides technical assistance throughout the application and implementation process.
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