Promotion Calendar
Elevate! Your School Year
Promotions, grants, events, resources and learning opportunities for childhood nutrition teams.
PLAN AHEAD: Some opportunities require advance planning, ordering, registration or application. Look ahead by month so you do not miss an opportunity to participate!
2026–2027 School Year Calendar
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion Launches | Find Out More |
| Grants & Applications | Farm-to-School Kickoff School Application Launches | Apply Here |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion (Ongoing) | Find Out More |
| Grants & Applications | Power Up Pack Grant & New Innovation Grant Launches | Apply Here |
| Farm-to-School Kickoff School Application — Closes This Month | Apply Here | |
| Resources & Observances | World School Milk Day — September 30 | View Resources |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion (Ongoing) | Find Out More |
| Events & Learning | Farm-to-School Month Kickoff Events | Learn More |
| Elevate! Utah — October 7 | Register Here | |
| Elevate! Idaho — October 13 | Register Here | |
| ISNA Vendor Conference and Show | Learn More | |
| Resources & Observances | National School Lunch Week — October 12–16 | View Resources |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion (Ongoing) | Find Out More |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion (Ongoing) | Find Out More |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion (Ongoing) | Find Out More |
| Drink Pink Promotion Orders Due | Coming Soon | |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion (Ongoing) | Find Out More |
| Drink Pink Promotion | Coming Soon | |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion — Test Result Forms Due | Find Out More |
| Events & Learning | OSNA Conference | Learn More |
| Elevate! Oregon | Coming Soon | |
| Resources & Observances | National School Breakfast Week — March 1–5 | View Resources |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Smart Swaps Taste Testing Promotion Incentives Awarded | Find Out More |
| Grants & Applications | Summer Meals Application Opens | Apply Here |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Promotions | Summer Meals Promotion Opportunities | Learn More |
| Grants & Applications | Adopt-a-Cow Registration Opens | Register Here |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Events & Learning | Summer Meals Promotion Opportunities | Learn More |
| SNAU Annual Conference | Learn More | |
| Elevate! Utah | Coming Soon | |
| ISNA Annual Conference | Learn More | |
| Elevate! Idaho | Coming Soon | |
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| Category | Opportunity | Resource/Link |
| Events & Learning | Summer Meals Promotion Opportunities | Learn More |
| WSNA Conference | Learn More | |
| Elevate! Washington | Coming Soon | |
If you have questions about this calendar or any of the promotions, please reach out to Deena Benson.
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