Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015
Apply for USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Rural Child Poverty Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.549 Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 22, 2014 and posted on Sep 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Entities include governmental or non governmental entities This Request for Application (RFA) is open to all Accredited Colleges/Universities, and Private or Public Research Institutions. The are requirements for the selected recipient of the Cooperative Agreement, not any potential sub grantees.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Rural Child Poverty Center grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015) was a discretionary USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) funding announcement offering support for a single cooperative agreement to operate from FY 2015 through FY 2019. The purpose of the award was to strengthen and improve coordination among nutrition assistance programs in states that contain the highest numbers of persistently poor rural counties, with an overall focus on addressing rural child poverty through better-aligned nutrition program efforts. The announcement allowed for either a single-organization approach or a modular approach, meaning an applicant could propose a structured collaboration among multiple entities, as long as the primary award would be made under one cooperative agreement.
Funding was planned at up to $2,500,000 total, and USDA expected to make one award. The award ceiling was $2,500,000 and the award floor was $1,000,000, indicating that proposals needed to be substantial in scope and capacity. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Because the instrument type was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the recipient should have expected substantial federal involvement during the project period, typically meaning closer coordination with USDA/FNS on planning, implementation, and oversight compared with a traditional grant.
Eligibility was broad but targeted to institutions with strong research and implementation capacity. The RFA was open to accredited colleges and universities as well as private or public research institutions, and it noted that eligible entities could be governmental or non-governmental. In other words, the core intent was to fund an academic or research-based lead that could manage a multi-year effort and, if needed, organize partnerships to deliver coordinated work across relevant programs and rural geographies. The announcement also clarified that certain requirements applied to the selected cooperative agreement recipient (the prime awardee) and not necessarily to any potential subgrantees or partner organizations brought in under the lead institution.
Key administrative details included a posted date and creation date of September 22, 2014, with an application deadline of December 1, 2014, and an archive date of December 31, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program was 10.549 (Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed grants officer contact was Dawn Addison at dawn.addison@fns.usda.gov, and additional information was referenced through the USDA FNS website link provided in the notice.
FY15 Rural Child Poverty Center (USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the FY15 Rural Child Poverty Center grant opportunity. The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015.
Which federal agency announced this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What type of award was USDA FNS planning to make?
USDA FNS planned to make a single cooperative agreement award (not a standard grant).
How many awards were expected?
USDA expected to make one award.
What was the project period for the cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement was intended to operate from FY 2015 through FY 2019.
What was the main purpose of the Rural Child Poverty Center award?
The purpose was to strengthen and improve coordination among nutrition assistance programs in states that contain the highest numbers of persistently poor rural counties, with an overall focus on addressing rural child poverty through better-aligned nutrition program efforts.
What overall problem or population was the opportunity focused on?
The overall focus was rural child poverty, specifically in connection with nutrition assistance program coordination and alignment in states with the highest numbers of persistently poor rural counties.
How much funding was available?
Funding was planned at up to $2,500,000 total.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
The award ceiling was $2,500,000 and the award floor was $1,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Why does it matter that the instrument type was a cooperative agreement?
Because it was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the recipient should have expected substantial federal involvement during the project period. This typically implies closer coordination with USDA/FNS on planning, implementation, and oversight compared with a traditional grant.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to accredited colleges and universities as well as private or public research institutions. The notice also indicated eligible entities could be governmental or non-governmental.
Was the opportunity intended for certain types of organizations?
Yes. While eligibility was broad, it was targeted toward institutions with strong research and implementation capacity that could manage a multi-year effort and, if needed, organize partnerships to deliver coordinated work across relevant programs and rural geographies.
Could an application be submitted by a single organization, or did it require a partnership?
The announcement allowed either a single-organization approach or a modular approach. Under the modular approach, an applicant could propose a structured collaboration among multiple entities, as long as the primary award would be made under one cooperative agreement.
What does the modular approach mean in this announcement?
Based on the notice, a modular approach means the applicant could propose a structured collaboration involving multiple entities, but USDA would still make the primary award to a single prime recipient under one cooperative agreement.
Does the prime recipient have to be the organization that receives the cooperative agreement?
Yes. The primary award would be made under one cooperative agreement to the prime recipient (the lead institution/awardee).
Do the stated requirements apply to subgrantees or partners as well?
The announcement clarified that certain requirements applied to the selected cooperative agreement recipient (the prime awardee) and not necessarily to any potential subgrantees or partner organizations brought in under the lead institution.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was September 22, 2014. The creation date was also September 22, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 1, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 31, 2014.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 10.549 (Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center).
Who was the listed grants officer contact for help with accessing the full announcement?
The listed grants officer contact was Dawn Addison. The email provided was dawn.addison@fns.usda.gov.
Where did the notice point applicants for additional information?
Additional information was referenced through a USDA FNS website link provided in the notice.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Food and Nutrition
Next opportunity: JOBS FOR VETERANS STATE GRANTS APPLICATION
Previous opportunity: Fiscal Year 2015 CDFI Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| USAID/Zimbabwe Poverty Reduction and Food Security Crop Development Program Apply for RFA 613 14 000001 Funding Number: RFA 613 14 000001 Agency: Zimbabwe USAID Harare Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $8,000,000 |
| 2015 IFRP RFA New Food Products Apply for 2015 IFRP RFA 0001 Funding Number: 2015 IFRP RFA 0001 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $6,500,000 |
| Improving Childhood Nutrition and Community Sanitation in Key Vulnerable Areas in Laos Apply for USAID RDMA RFI 486 15 000002 Funding Number: USAID RDMA RFI 486 15 000002 Agency: Thailand USAID Bangkok Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Nutrition/WASH Integrated Activity Apply for RWANDA 696 15 02 SPECIALNOTICE Funding Number: RWANDA 696 15 02 SPECIALNOTICE Agency: Rwanda USAID Kigali Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY2015 Professional Standards Training Grant Apply for USDA FNS PRO STANDARDS FY2015 Funding Number: USDA FNS PRO STANDARDS FY2015 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| FY2015 Team Nutrition Training Grants Apply for USDA FNS CNTN FY2015 Funding Number: USDA FNS CNTN FY2015 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| FY16 Farm to School Grant Apply for USDA FNS F2S FY2016 Funding Number: USDA FNS F2S FY2016 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| USDA FDPNE Grant Program Apply for USDA FNS FDD FDPNE FY15 Funding Number: USDA FNS FDD FDPNE FY15 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| 2015 DRAFT IFRP RFA Apply for RFA DRAFT IFRP 15 000001 Funding Number: RFA DRAFT IFRP 15 000001 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| FDA FERN Cooperative Agreement Continuation Program (U18) Apply for RFA FD 15 019 Funding Number: RFA FD 15 019 Agency: Food Drug Administration Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $240,000 |
| Development, Implementation, and Management of a Funding System to Advance Conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS) (U18) Apply for RFA FD 15 037 Funding Number: RFA FD 15 037 Agency: Food Drug Administration Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $2,420,000 |
| Process and Technology Improvement Grants Apply for USDA FNS FY15 SNAP PTI GRANTS Funding Number: USDA FNS FY15 SNAP PTI GRANTS Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Administrative Review and Training (ART) Apply for USDA FNS FY15 CN ART Funding Number: USDA FNS FY15 CN ART Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Direct Certification Improvement Grants FY15 Apply for USDA FNS FY15 CN DCI Funding Number: USDA FNS FY15 CN DCI Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Farmers Market SNAP Support Grants Apply for FNS SNAP FMSSG 15 Funding Number: FNS SNAP FMSSG 15 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| IFRP 2015 RFA Transport Delivery Distribution Apply for IFRP 2015 RFA 00001 Funding Number: IFRP 2015 RFA 00001 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| SNAP Recipient Integrity Information Tech Grant Apply for SNAP RIIT 2015 Funding Number: SNAP RIIT 2015 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| USDA FNS FY15 WIC BF Apply for 2 Funding Number: 2 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| USDA FNS USP FY 2016 Apply for 2016 7 Funding Number: 2016 7 Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2007 WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Notice of Competitive Pre Planning EBT Grant Solicitation Apply for USDA FNS WIEBT Funding Number: USDA FNS WIEBT Agency: Food and Nutrition Service Category: Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "USDA FNS POS RCPNC 2015", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.