Eos provides technical assistance and BIC grant awards of $20,000 to eligible Massachusetts public schools and public charter schools eager to make breakfast part of their school day by launching or expanding BIC programming. Districts can request district-wide grants. Schools we fund are asked to set a goal for 80% breakfast participation via their BIC delivery model for two reasons: (1) to meet the nutritional needs of children from low-income households, and (2) to support nutrition department operations and its bottom line.

We understand that each school building is unique in its layout and culture. Our funds can be used for equipment and operational costs as well as incentives to help the school culture embrace BIC programming. Our technical assistance consultants include superintendents and nutrition directors who have experience implementing successful, high-participation BIC programs, as well as others who have worked closely with districts on change management. Our goal is to offer a menu of supports from which to choose, and provide districts what they need, when they need it.

The grant provides up to:

• $5,000 per school incentive for implementing BIC, with an additional $5,000 bonus for reaching 80% student participation
• $10,000 to the school nutrition department for operating expenses, including equipment such as roller bags and warming/cooling units