Grant High School announced that it’s been selected as one of only 48 schools in the nation to receive a $5,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, providing a major boost to its growing culinary arts program.

The announcement marks a significant step forward for the school’s newly established ProStart Program, which focuses on culinary arts and restaurant management. School officials said the funding will be used to purchase new equipment, update curriculum resources, and expand hands-on learning experiences for students.

“This grant is instrumental in building the foundation for our brand-new ProStart culinary arts program,” school leaders said, noting that the investment will help broaden opportunities for Grant High students interested in pursuing careers in the culinary and hospitality industries.

Administrators expressed gratitude for the national recognition and support, emphasizing that the program aims to prepare students with real-world skills and industry-level experience.

Grant High School encouraged the community to stay tuned as ProStart students begin putting the grant to work in the coming months.