Grant Results

We’re on a mission to end childhood food insecurity in Maine. Our grant programs provide financial assistance to schools and community organizations to increase participation in USDA child nutrition programs. The goal of our grant programs is to support innovative ideas or tried and true best practices so more Maine kids can get the nutrition they need. Interested in applying for a grant? Learn more

Our Investments

875 Grants

$3,786,320 Awarded

All 16 Counties Served

JMG Partnership Grant

Created and funded through our partnership with JMG, this grant funds student-led solutions that address unique causes of food insecurity in Maine schools. Grant recipients are JMG student teams who have researched and identified barriers to accessing school meals and are ready to work toward solutions.

Our Impact:
32 Grants
$89,205 Awarded

View results by school year:
2021-22 | 2022-23

John T. Woods Innovation Fund

Established in memory of Full Plates’ co-founder, the Innovation Fund supports school districts and community organizations in piloting new and bold strategies to feed more kids in their communities.

Our Impact:
7 Grants
$189,563 Awarded

View results by school year:
2021-22 | 2022-23

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School Breakfast Grant Program

Helping students start the day off right, the School Breakfast Grant provides funding to those looking to increase the number of students participating in the School Breakfast Program. This grant prioritizes Breakfast After the Bell models that make breakfast a convenient and accessible choice.

Our Impact:
90 Grants
$258,820 Awarded

View results by school year:
2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2021-22 | 2022-23

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Oakhurst Afterschool Meals Grant Program

Our Afterschool Meals Grant supports Maine schools in providing kids with after-school meals and snacks, making sure that lunch isn’t the last meal of the day. In 2020, we partnered with Oakhurst to expand this grant to better support CACFP At-Risk afterschool meal programs and help sustain their infrastructure over time.

Our Impact:
54 Grants
$262,648 Awarded

View results by school year:
2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23

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Summer Meals Grant Program

There are many unique challenges to accessing meals when school is not in session. Our Summer Meals Grant supports Summer Food Service Program sponsors in implementing innovative and effective ways of providing meals to kids during the summer months.

Our Impact:
303 Grants
$1,479,057 Awarded

View results by school year:
2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23

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COVID-Relief Emergency Funds

To ensure that every child in Maine could continue to access meals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we launched our Emergency Funds in March of 2020. These funds supported schools and organizations in adapting to the challenging circumstances and continuing to connect kids with food.

Our Impact:
384 Grants
$1,498,654 Awarded

View results:
Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 | Fall 2020 |
Van Grant 2021 | Winter 2021