Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FSIS FOODSAFETY 06252008
Apply for USDA FSIS FOODSAFETY 06252008
- The Food Safety Inspection Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FOODSAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE TRAINING FOR SPANISH SPEAKING PLANT OWNERS AND OPERATORS." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.479 Food Safety Cooperative Agreements.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2008 and posted on Jul 9, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45 days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15 days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera Betancourt@ (515)727 8987, e mailmildred.rivera betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or Ralph Stafko @ (202)690 6592, e mail ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Educational Institutions, State, Local and Tribal Government Agencies, and other Non Profit Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, offered by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is a discretionary funding program designed to strengthen food safety and food defense knowledge among underserved and non-English speaking participants in the meat and poultry processing sector. The program specifically targets Spanish-speaking owners and operators of small meat and poultry plants (generally fewer than 500 employees) and very small plants (fewer than 10 employees or under $2.5 million in annual sales). FSIS is addressing a practical problem: smaller establishments often have limited technical staff and fewer financial resources to devote to regulatory compliance, training, and system development, and those challenges become even more serious when key regulatory materials and guidance are primarily available in English. The overall intent is to reduce that gap by making high-quality, Spanish-language training accessible and directly relevant to day-to-day plant operations under FSIS oversight.
FSIS plans to fund one or more cooperative projects (cooperative agreements rather than standard grants), meaning the agency typically expects an active partnership with the recipient during the project. The funded organization will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training and educational support for Spanish-speaking operators of FSIS-regulated establishments producing meat and poultry products. The desired end result is that participating plant owners and operators can improve their own internal food safety programs, more clearly demonstrate compliance with applicable FSIS regulations, and communicate more effectively with FSIS and other relevant agencies on issues connected to production requirements and, where applicable, export of meat, poultry, and egg products.
A central topic for the training is HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems, with an emphasis on effective, real-world use rather than just theory. The announcement makes clear that HACCP training should cover hazards and controls related to both incoming materials (products entering the plant) and outgoing finished products (products produced), reflecting the full process flow of inspection and preventive controls in a plant environment. In addition to HACCP fundamentals and application, the training is expected to address emerging food safety issues and food defense concerns, helping operators understand how to recognize new or evolving risks and how to respond appropriately. The content is also expected to incorporate the latest information on foodborne illness and hazards and to highlight new procedures and technologies that can help plants avoid hazards or mitigate them more effectively.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USDA FSIS FOODSAFETY 06252008, with CFDA Number 10.479 (Food Safety Cooperative Agreements). FSIS anticipated making around two awards, with total estimated funding of $100,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $100,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and other nonprofit organizations (with the listing noting "Others" and directing applicants to additional eligibility details). The posting date was July 9, 2008, and the application closing date was August 11, 2008, described as 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
The announcement also provides guidance on application handling and contacts. FSIS indicated it would acknowledge receipt of applications by email; if an applicant did not receive acknowledgment within 15 days after the submission deadline, they were instructed to follow up using the listed contact information. For general access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Lindia Howell, Program Analyst, at 202-690-6500 and lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov.
Grant Opportunity FAQs (USDA FSIS Food Safety Cooperative Agreements)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to strengthen food safety and food defense knowledge for underserved and non-English speaking participants in the meat and poultry processing sector, with a strong focus on Spanish-speaking plant owners and operators.
2) What practical problem is FSIS trying to address with this program?
FSIS is addressing the reality that small and very small meat and poultry establishments often have limited technical staff and fewer financial resources for compliance, training, and system development. Those challenges are amplified when key regulatory materials and guidance are mainly available in English. The program is meant to reduce that gap by making high-quality, Spanish-language training that is directly relevant to day-to-day operations under FSIS oversight.
3) Who is the training intended to serve?
The training is specifically intended for Spanish-speaking owners and operators of FSIS-regulated establishments producing meat and poultry products, especially those in small and very small plants.
4) How does the program define "small" and "very small" plants?
In this announcement, small plants are generally described as having fewer than 500 employees. Very small plants are described as having fewer than 10 employees or under $2.5 million in annual sales.
5) What type of award is FSIS planning to make: a grant or a cooperative agreement?
FSIS plans to fund one or more cooperative projects through cooperative agreements rather than standard grants. This indicates FSIS typically expects an active partnership with the recipient during the project.
6) What would the funded organization be expected to do?
The funded organization would be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering Spanish-language training and educational support for Spanish-speaking operators of FSIS-regulated meat and poultry establishments.
7) What outcomes does FSIS want from the training?
FSIS wants participating plant owners and operators to be able to improve their internal food safety programs, more clearly demonstrate compliance with applicable FSIS regulations, and communicate more effectively with FSIS and other relevant agencies on issues tied to production requirements and, where applicable, export of meat, poultry, and egg products.
8) What subject matter is expected to be central to the training?
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems are a central topic. The focus is on effective, real-world use rather than theory alone.
9) What should the HACCP training cover according to the announcement?
The HACCP training should cover hazards and controls related to both incoming materials (products entering the plant) and outgoing finished products (products produced). This reflects the full process flow of inspection and preventive controls in a plant environment.
10) Does the training need to address topics beyond HACCP fundamentals?
Yes. The training is expected to address emerging food safety issues and food defense concerns, helping operators recognize new or evolving risks and respond appropriately.
11) Is foodborne illness content expected to be part of the training?
Yes. The content is expected to incorporate the latest information on foodborne illness and hazards.
12) Does the announcement mention procedures or technologies?
Yes. The training is expected to highlight new procedures and technologies that can help plants avoid hazards or mitigate them more effectively.
13) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA FSIS FOODSAFETY 06252008.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA Number listed is 10.479 (Food Safety Cooperative Agreements).
15) How many awards did FSIS anticipate making?
FSIS anticipated making around two awards.
16) What was the estimated total funding level?
The total estimated funding was $100,000.
17) What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $100,000.
18) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided.
19) Who was eligible to apply based on the announcement summary?
Eligible applicants included educational institutions; state, local, and tribal government agencies; and other nonprofit organizations. The listing also notes "Others" and directs applicants to additional eligibility details.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 9, 2008.
21) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 11, 2008, described as 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
22) How would FSIS handle application receipt acknowledgments?
FSIS indicated it would acknowledge receipt of applications by email.
23) What should an applicant do if they do not receive an email acknowledgment?
If an applicant did not receive acknowledgment within 15 days after the submission deadline, they were instructed to follow up using the listed contact information.
24) Who is the contact for general access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact for general access issues was Lindia Howell, Program Analyst.
25) What phone number and email address were provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 202-690-6500 and the email address was lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov.
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