Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CNTN 08
Apply for USDA FNS CNTN 08
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Program Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.574 Team Nutrition Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 14, 2008 and posted on Jan 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- State agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and /or Child and Adult Care Food Program may apply. State health agencies that administer CACFP must target foodservice personnel, children and their educators and caregivers participating in CACFP.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Program Grant (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS CNTN 08) is a discretionary grant program offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to help states strengthen and expand training efforts that improve the nutritional quality of meals served through federal child nutrition programs. The central goal is to support state agencies in incorporating and putting into practice the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans within school meal programs and other child nutrition settings. In practical terms, the grant is meant to move beyond general nutrition messaging and into hands-on training, practical tools, and coordinated support that helps programs serve healthier foods that kids will actually eat, while also shaping school and community environments that make healthy choices easier.
Funding for this opportunity is competitive, with up to $4 million anticipated for FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Grants. The grant period runs from September 30, 2008 through September 30, 2010. Typical award amounts are designed to accommodate both single-state efforts and multi-state partnerships. For an individual state (including a "novice" state) or a coalition operating within a single state, awards are expected to range from a minimum of $50,000 up to $200,000. For coalitions that involve two or more different states, the opportunity allows for larger projects, with funding up to $350,000. The total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $20 million, and the program anticipates making about 50 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility is tied directly to administration of major child nutrition programs. State agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and/or the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) may apply. The announcement also notes that state health agencies that administer CACFP are eligible, with an emphasis that CACFP-focused applicants should target foodservice personnel, children, and the educators and caregivers participating in CACFP. The opportunity lists eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the narrative eligibility guidance centers on state agencies responsible for these child nutrition programs, suggesting that higher education entities may be involved in an implementation or partnership role depending on state arrangements.
A defining feature of the program is that proposals must use Team Nutrition's three behavior-focused strategies. First, applicants must provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition foodservice professionals so they can prepare and serve nutritious meals that are appealing to students. This frames success not only as meeting nutrition standards, but also as improving meal acceptance through better menu planning, preparation methods, presentation, and operational know-how. Second, applicants must deliver fun, interactive nutrition education for children as well as the adults who influence their choices, including teachers, parents, and other caregivers. This encourages projects that go beyond pamphlets and lectures toward engaging lessons, activities, and materials that can be used in real classrooms and program sites. Third, applicants must build school and community support for healthy school environments that promote healthy eating and physical activity. That final strategy is about sustaining change by aligning policies, wellness initiatives, school culture, and community partnerships so that training and education efforts are reinforced by the environment students experience every day.
Key administrative details include a posted date of January 10, 2008, with an original and current application closing date of April 14, 2008, and an archive date of May 14, 2008. The CFDA number associated with the program is 10.574 (Team Nutrition Grants). The awarding agency is the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listing provides a contact: Leslie DavisByrd, Grants Officer, at 703-305-2867, along with a note to forward information via email (the specific email address is not included in the text provided).
FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Program Grant (USDA FNS CNTN 08) - FAQs
What is the FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Program Grant?
The FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Program Grant (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS CNTN 08) is a discretionary, competitive grant offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It is designed to help states strengthen and expand training efforts that improve the nutritional quality of meals served through federal child nutrition programs.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to support state agencies in incorporating and putting into practice the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans within school meal programs and other child nutrition settings. The program emphasizes moving beyond general nutrition messaging to hands-on training, practical tools, and coordinated support that help programs serve healthier foods that children will eat, while shaping environments that make healthy choices easier.
Which federal programs does this grant relate to?
Eligibility and program focus are tied to the administration of major federal child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Who is eligible to apply?
State agencies that administer NSLP, SBP, and/or CACFP may apply. State health agencies that administer CACFP are also eligible, with an emphasis that CACFP-focused applicants should target foodservice personnel, children, and the educators and caregivers participating in CACFP.
Are colleges and universities eligible applicants?
The opportunity lists eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the narrative eligibility guidance centers on state agencies responsible for administering NSLP, SBP, and/or CACFP, which suggests higher education entities may participate in an implementation or partnership role depending on state arrangements.
Is this funding competitive or non-competitive?
This opportunity is competitive.
How much funding is anticipated for FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Grants?
Up to $4 million is anticipated for FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Grants.
What is the total estimated funding listed for the opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $20 million.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The program anticipates making about 50 awards.
What is the typical award size for an individual state or a single-state coalition?
For an individual state (including a "novice" state) or a coalition operating within a single state, awards are expected to range from $50,000 (minimum) up to $200,000.
What is the maximum award size for multi-state coalitions?
For coalitions involving two or more different states, funding may be provided for larger projects, up to $350,000.
Does the grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the grant period of performance?
The grant period runs from September 30, 2008 through September 30, 2010.
What are the required program strategies for proposals?
Proposals must use Team Nutrition's three behavior-focused strategies: (1) provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition foodservice professionals; (2) deliver fun, interactive nutrition education for children and for adults who influence their choices (including teachers, parents, and caregivers); and (3) build school and community support for healthy school environments that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
What does the training and technical assistance strategy focus on?
The first required strategy focuses on training and technical assistance for child nutrition foodservice professionals so they can prepare and serve nutritious meals that are appealing to students. It frames success as both meeting nutrition standards and improving meal acceptance through better menu planning, preparation methods, presentation, and operational know-how.
What does "fun, interactive nutrition education" mean in this grant?
The second required strategy emphasizes engaging nutrition education for children and the adults who influence their choices, including teachers, parents, and other caregivers. The description encourages projects that move beyond pamphlets and lectures toward interactive lessons, activities, and materials usable in real classrooms and program sites.
What does "building school and community support" mean in practice?
The third required strategy is about sustaining change by aligning policies, wellness initiatives, school culture, and community partnerships so that training and education efforts are reinforced by the environments students experience daily. It explicitly includes support for healthy eating and physical activity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 10.574 (Team Nutrition Grants).
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA FNS CNTN 08.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is January 10, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current application closing date is April 14, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 14, 2008.
Who can be contacted for help if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
The listing provides a contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically: Leslie DavisByrd, Grants Officer, at 703-305-2867. The listing also notes that information could be forwarded via email, but the email address is not included in the provided text.
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