New Sponsors Application Process

CACFP

Child and Adult Care Food Program

New Sponsor Application Training (Please watch the following short video before starting your application process)

Steps	Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Below are the steps that need to be completed before you can come onto the program:
	Step 1—Take & Complete Basic Training You may choose any one of the two options below to complete the training.
	In-person training	This training is held at the Utah State Board of Education building (250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City) Training held quarterly and is from 8am to 4pm To register to attend the in-person Basic Training click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cacfp-basic-training-for-centers-in-person-tickets-41339832552 Links to an external site.
	Online Training	Access the online CACFP Basic Training by going to: https://usbe.instructure.com/courses/427. Follow the instructions on the main page and complete all the necessary training for your program type. The entire training is broken out into 17 different modules each accompanying training videos, quizzes, reflection questions, and activities. You may complete this course at your own pace but please be aware that it will take roughly 5-8 hours to complete all the required training modules. You will receive a training certificate for each completed module. Please print/save a copy of these certificates as your proof of completion.
	Step 2.1—Complete Application To complete your application, you must submit each of the forms below. You may do this by completing them online or by downloading them and submitting them to communityprograms@schools.utah.gov.
	W-9 Form (Click to View) X W-9 Form Download W-9 Form Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^			Download Form
	Non-Pricing Policy Statement (Click to View) X Non-Pricing Policy Statement Download Non-Pricing Policy Statement Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Media/Public Release (Click to View) X Media/Public Release Download Media/Public Release Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Procedure for Complaints of Discrimination (Click to View) X Procedure for Complaints of Discrimination Download Procedure for Complaints of Discrimination Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Procurement Code of Conduct (Click to View) X Procurement Code of Conduct Download Procurement Code of Conduct Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Outside Employment Policy (Click to View) X Outside Employment Policy Download Outside Employment Policy Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Purchasing Policy & Procedures (Click to View) X Purchasing Policy & Procedures Download Purchasing Policy & Procedures Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Financial Viability Statement (Click to View) X Financial Viability Statement Download Financial Viability Statement Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Free and Reduced Price Policy (Click to View) X Free and Reduced Price Policy Download Free and Reduced Price Policy Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	For-Profit Site Eligibility (Click to View) X For-Profit Site Eligibility Download For-Profit Site Eligibility Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form
	Pre-approval CACFP Training Agenda (Click to View) X Pre-approval CACFP Training Agenda Download Pre-approval CACFP Training Agenda Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^			Download Form
	Step 2.2—Submit Additional Documentation (if applicable)
The follow documentation will need to be submitted to communityprograms@schools.utah.gov: Food Service Management Company/Meal Vendor Bid and Contract (if applicable) - Contact our office immediately if using, or prior to setting up a contract, with a vendor If Non-Profit: Documentation of 501(c)(3) status, Articles of Incorporation and By-laws, Board Meeting Minutes approving CACFP participation
	Step 2.3—Submit Documentation
	The following form will need to be submitted only after you have sent everything else and have been in contact with a Food Program Specialist
	CACFP CNPweb Access (Click to View) X CACFP CNPweb Access Download CACFP CNPweb Access Minimize File Preview Click and drag down the corner to extend the viewing area ^		Submit Online X	Download Form

	Step 3—Schedule Pre-Approval Visit
	A CACFP staff member will schedule a pre-approval review to verify systems are in place. You will need to have sufficient paperwork and processes in place learned during training before approval
	Step 4—Approval & Submit Claim
	State office will send approval letter and signed permanent agreement to sponsor. Sponsor will be able to start claiming meals

(IMPORTANT. Our office does not process food program applications during August and September. Preapproval visits must be completed by August 15th in order to continue with the application process. We will follow up in October with all inquiries and applications received during that time. )

New Sponsors Application Process

New Sponsor Application Training (Please watch the following short video before starting your application process)

(**IMPORTANT. Our office does not process food program applications during August and September. Preapproval visits must be completed by August 15th in order to continue with the application process. We will follow up in October with all inquiries and applications received during that time. ** )

(IMPORTANT. Our office does not process food program applications during August and September. Preapproval visits must be completed by August 15th in order to continue with the application process. We will follow up in October with all inquiries and applications received during that time. )