Grants That Take Your Program to the Next Level!

The Spring 2026 grant cycle has closed—thank you to all who applied!

We’re energized by the enthusiasm from school nutrition professionals across the region and are already looking forward to what’s ahead. The next opportunity to apply for Power Up Pack Grants will be in Fall 2026.

In the meantime, there are still plenty of ways to power up your program!

Explore the school nutrition resources on our Partner Portal to find tools, inspiration and order ready-to-use materials that support youth wellness and increase access to nutritious meals. We've got you covered!

Reach out to Deena Benson to be added to our school nutrition director communications and receive updates on upcoming grant cycles, opportunities and more!

Together, we’re building a brighter, healthier future — one meal at a time.

Looking for additional school nutrition resources?

Check out these additional free resources that you can order to power up your program!

Success Story: New Charter School Sees Success With Smoothie Cart

Maj Bruce Sims, Assistant Head of School at Idaho Novus Classical Academy, had this to say about the recent smoothie cart addition provided through a Dairy West Power Up Pack grant:

"Thanks to a generous grant from Dairy West, our school was able to introduce an exciting new option to our lunch program with a smoothie cart serving up pre-ordered, fresh yogurt smoothies to our 400+ K-7th grade students. As a charter school in our second year, this initiative has been a resounding success for us. In the very first month of this initiative, we recorded over 150 pre-order sales, reflecting a significant boost in participation, which directly supports the sustainability and growth of our lunch program. With this smoothie cart, we have been able to offer appealing, nutritious a la carte items to draw in more students and to give a great snack option to regular participants. Students say that the smoothie has been a delicious new offering from our kitchen."

Want to collaborate amongst other school nutrition professionals and receive the most up-to-date information and resources?

Learn more about Dairy West resources and how other school nutrition professionals are enhancing their programs by joining the Dairy West School Nutrition Professionals Facebook group. The group is open to all Idaho and Utah school nutrition professionals in K-12 settings, including directors and staff, to offer resources and opportunities to share ideas across programs.