Meal reimbursement is based on a 2-tier rate system, Tier 1 or Tier 2
Tier 1 reimbursement can be applied if:
- Providers live in an area of eligibility based on elementary school and/or census data.
- Providers household income is at or below the USDA Income Eligibily Guidelines. Providers own child, 12 years and younger, can be claimed when other child care children are present and eating the same meal. Download Tier 1 Application
- Foster children living with the provider or are in the providers child care, regardless of household income.
If you do not meet these guidelines, you will be reimbursed at the Tier 2 rates.
Household Income Eligibility
USDA Income Guidelines
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
| Household Size | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 | $2,322 | $536 |
| 2 | $37,814 | $3,152 | $728 |
| 3 | $47,767 | $3,981 | $919 |
| 4 | $57,720 | $4,810 | $1,110 |
| 5 | $67,673 | $5,640 | $1,302 |
| 6 | $77,626 | $6,469 | $1,493 |
| 7 | $87,579 | $7,299 | $1,685 |
| 8 | $97,532 | $8,128 | $1,876 |
| For each add'l family member add | $9,953 | $830 | $192 |
Elementary School or Census Eligibility
Below are the schools that meet the Tier I reimbursement based on 50% of the enrolled children being eligible for free or reduced priced meals. All providers within the boundaries of the school areas are eligible for Tier I rates.
- Ed Clapp Elementary-Fargo
- Horace Mann Elementary-Fargo
- Jefferson Elementary-Fargo
- Lincoln Elementary-Fargo
- Madison Elementary-Fargo
- Eastwood Elementary-West Fargo
- L E Berger Elementary-West Fargo
- Willow Park Elementary-West Fargo
- Fairmount Public-Fairmount
- Century Elementary-Grand Forks
- Lake Agassiz Elementary-Grand Forks
- Phoenix Elementary-Grand Forks
- Valley Jr High-Grand Forks
- Wilder Elementary-Grand Forks
- Winship Elementary-Grand Forks
- Lincoln Elementary-Jamestown
- Washington Elementary-Jamestown
- Century Elementary-Grafton
- Minnie H Elementary-Devils Lake
- Four Winds Elementary-Fort Totten
