CACFP Renewal Resources

Important Dates and Deadlines:

Renewal applications are due on or before October 31st.

Checklists:

Renewal Preparation Checklist

General Application and Renewal Resources:

Forms and Resources for the Management Plan and Budget:

Sponsor Information:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) lookup or request a UEI by visiting https://sam.gov/content/duns-uei
- Food Service Contract Document, if applicable – contact Phil Grant at [email protected] or [email protected]
- Organization’s Certificate of Incorporation lookup electronic certificate of good standing
- Computer Software Agreement, if applicable
- Free and Reduced-Price Policy Statement for Non-Pricing Programs
- Media Release
- Annually Required Training Certificates
  - Mandatory Webinars for Program Year 2026 Renewal Applications
    - Staying on Track with the Essentials of CACFP for Program Year 2026 (Recording) (Slides) (Q&A)
    - Understanding CACFP Monitoring Requirements and the Five-Day Reconciliation (Recording) (Slides) (Q&A)
  - Civil Rights Compliance for Child Nutrition Operators (English) (Spanish)
  - Training for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
    - How to Print Training Certificates
    - Training Certificate FAQ

Site Information:
- Civil Rights Data Collection
- How to Determine At-Risk Eligibility only for sites that operate at-risk
- Child Care Standards for Unlicensed Facilities are only required for unlicensed sites/facilities
Administrative Capability:
- Sample Job Descriptions
- Template Annual CACFP and Civil Rights Training Agendas and Sign-In Sheet
- Sample Monitoring Schedule only required for multi-site sponsors
- Recordkeeping Policy Template
- Building for the Future Poster
- Civil Rights Pre-Award
- Sample Unannounced Review Policy only required for multi-site sponsors
- Sample Outside Employment Policy
Financial Viability:
- Procurement Standards and Code of Conduct

Budget:
- Projected Reimbursement Calculator
- Reasonable Budget Range Calculator

Resources for the CNPWeb: