[Wsssc] UPDATE: Free/Reduced-Price Meal Pilot Program

[Lauren Hibbs]

MEAL PILOT UPDATE:

It was recently brought to our attention that the guidelines had conflicting information provided on how many colleges will be selected as pilots for the Free/Reduced Price Meal Pilot Program. Thank you to those that shared this observation with us!

We have updated pg. 4 of the guidelines (attached) to reflect the actual number of colleges on each side of the mountains as follows:

"Four community and technical colleges, two on each side of the Cascade mountains (4 total CTC's), will be selected to participate by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)."

We apologize for any confusion and greatly appreciate the opportunity to correct the guidelines. We encourage interested colleges to apply.

Kindly,

[cid:image003.jpg at 01D9A51D.C3FF1890]Jennifer Dellinger
Policy Associate, Student Services
Student Support Programs
WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
jdellinger at sbctc.edu<mailto:jdellinger at sbctc.edu> / 360.704.4339
sbctc.edu<https://www.sbctc.edu/> * Twitter: @SBCTCWashington<https://twitter.com/SBCTCWashington> * Facebook: @WASBCTC<https://www.facebook.com/wasbctc/>

SBCTC Vision:

"Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

From: Jennifer Dellinger
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:23 PM
To: Lauren Hibbs <lhibbs at sbctc.edu<mailto:lhibbs at sbctc.edu>>; Christine McMullin <cmcmullin at sbctc.edu<mailto:cmcmullin at sbctc.edu>>; Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil <yhayashi-saguil at sbctc.edu<mailto:yhayashi-saguil at sbctc.edu>>
Subject: FY24 APPLICATION RELEASE: Free/Reduced-Price Meal Pilot Program
Importance: High

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Hello All,

It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that we are sharing the release of the Free/Reduce-Price Meal Pilot Program today, June 21st, 2023.

This will be a competitive program application and funding process. All community and technical colleges are encouraged to apply for funding. The SBCTC will convene a committee to evaluate applications to determine, based on student need and program approach, who will be selected to receive funding.


Colleges interested in applying for Free/Reduced-Price Meal Pilot may apply for up to $240,000 and should calculate their budgets by assessing students' needs, evaluating existing available resources, and identifying what additional resources are required to better support students' access to food.



Completed applications and all requested documents should be submitted to Jennifer Dellinger, Policy Associate, Student Services at jdellinger at sbctc.edu<mailto:jdellinger at sbctc.edu> by July 14th, 2023.


Funding for selected pilots will be allocated to colleges for each fiscal year. For FY24, funding becomes available the first allocation after applications are reviewed with a target date of August, 2023, and expire June 30, 2024.

A completed application is required and must include:

  *   FY24 Free/Reduced Meal Pilot Program Budget Form (attached)
  *   FY24 Intent Letter describing the applicant's intent to administer the funds, plans to serve students, and overall pilot program approach
     *   Information on the required elements of the intent letter can be found in the FY24-26 Free/Reduced Meal Pilot Program Guidelines

Additional Resources:

  *   FY24-26 Free/Reduced Meal Pilot Program Guidelines (attached)

Important Dates:

  *   6/21/2023 - Applications available
  *   7/14/2023 - Applications due no later than 11:55 pm*
  *   *SBCTC staff are only available to assist until 4:00 pm
  *   7/31/2023 - Selected Colleges Notified of Approval Status
  *   8/2023 - Allocations Available

Questions:
If you have questions regarding the Free/Reduced-Price Meal Pilot Program or the FY24 application process, please contact Jennifer Dellinger, Policy Associate, Student Services at jdellinger at sbctc.edu<mailto:jdellinger at sbctc.edu>

Kindly,

[cid:image004.jpg at 01D9A51D.C3FF1890]Jennifer Dellinger
Policy Associate, Student Services
Student Support Programs
WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
jdellinger at sbctc.edu<mailto:jdellinger at sbctc.edu> / 360.704.4339
sbctc.edu<https://www.sbctc.edu/> * Twitter: @SBCTCWashington<https://twitter.com/SBCTCWashington> * Facebook: @WASBCTC<https://www.facebook.com/wasbctc/>

SBCTC Vision:

"Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

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