Eligibility Requirements

Applications are accepted from schools and community-based groups in Alberta wishing to establish or enhance breakfast, snack, or lunch programs for children and youth ages 4 to24. Programs must fall within the BFL mandate and meet the following funding criteria:

1. Local Program Committee

A local program committee is established to plan and administer the program. The committee should include parents or caregivers of children using the program, teachers and other school staff, students and other interested individuals.

2. Parental Contributions

Parents/caregivers whose children use nutrition programs across Canada have told us they want to contribute financially. All parents/caregivers should be informed about the program costs and given the opportunity to contribute financially, based on their ability to pay, to the program in which their children participate.