Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CNTN FY2015
Apply for USDA FNS CNTN FY2015
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2015 Team Nutrition Training Grants" 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 Mar 6, 2015 and posted on Mar 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- The purpose of this grant is for State agencies to expand and enhance their training and educational activities to support implementation of USDA nutrition standards for meals and snacks offered through the Child Nutrition Programs (NSLP, SBP, CACFP, SFSP). Activities to be funded under this grant apply at least one of Team Nutrition s three behavior focused strategies in their proposals Provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition foodservice professionals to enable them to prepare and serve nutritious meals that appeal to children. Provide fun and interactive nutrition education for children, teachers, parents, and other caregivers. Build school and community support for creating healthy school environments that are conducive to healthy eating and physical activity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2015 Team Nutrition Training Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS CNTN FY2015) was a discretionary grant program run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help State agencies strengthen training and education efforts tied to USDA nutrition standards in federally supported child meal programs. The program was designed to support implementation of nutrition standards for meals and snacks offered through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In practical terms, the grants focused on improving what is served and how it is served, while also building the knowledge and support systems needed for healthier eating and more active school environments.
For FY2015, USDA anticipated a total of up to $5.5 million available nationwide, with an expectation of about 30 awards. Individual awards were set with a floor of $150,000 and a ceiling of $350,000 per State agency, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Awards were made through a competitive process, meaning applications were reviewed and selected based on merit and alignment with program priorities; submitting an application did not guarantee funding. The funding mechanism was the standard federal Grant Award/Letter of Credit process, and funds were provided only after USDA received a properly executed Federal-State Team Nutrition Training Grant Agreement and only as long as funding remained available.
The grant period covered two years, running from September 30, 2015 through September 30, 2017. A key administrative requirement was that all grant funds had to be obligated and all grant-supported activities had to be fully completed by September 30, 2017, so applicants needed to propose work plans that were realistic within that window and could be finished on time.
Eligibility was limited to State governments (specifically State agencies), reflecting the program’s role in supporting statewide capacity to train and guide local program operators. The official activity category was Food and Nutrition, and the CFDA number tied to the program was 10.574 (Team Nutrition Grants). The announcement was posted March 6, 2015, with an application deadline of May 19, 2015, and the opportunity was later archived June 18, 2015.
Programmatically, proposals were expected to apply at least one of Team Nutrition’s three behavior-focused strategies. First, applicants could prioritize training and technical assistance for child nutrition foodservice professionals so they can consistently prepare and serve nutritious meals that children will actually want to eat. Second, proposals could deliver fun, interactive nutrition education aimed at children and also reach the adults who shape their choices, such as teachers, parents, and caregivers. Third, grants could be used to build broader school and community support for healthy school environments that encourage healthy eating and physical activity, recognizing that menu standards are easier to implement and sustain when the surrounding culture supports them.
For applicants and stakeholders, the intent of the opportunity was straightforward: help State agencies scale up practical training, education, and support systems so local schools and child care feeding sites can meet USDA meal pattern requirements effectively and in ways that are appealing to children. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to the grants officer listed in the notice, Leslie DavisByrd, at 703-305-2867.
FY2015 Team Nutrition Training Grants (USDA FNS CNTN FY2015) - FAQs
What is the FY2015 Team Nutrition Training Grants opportunity?
The FY2015 Team Nutrition Training Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS CNTN FY2015) was a discretionary, competitive grant program run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help State agencies strengthen training and education tied to USDA nutrition standards in federally supported child meal programs.
What is the main goal of these grants?
The grants were designed to support implementation of USDA nutrition standards for meals and snacks by improving what is served and how it is served, while also building the training, knowledge, and support systems needed for healthier eating and more active school environments.
Which child nutrition programs were supported by this grant?
The opportunity supported work connected to USDA nutrition standards in the following federally supported child meal programs:
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- School Breakfast Program (SBP)
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to State governments, specifically State agencies.
Was this grant competitive?
Yes. Awards were made through a competitive process, meaning applications were reviewed and selected based on merit and alignment with program priorities. Submitting an application did not guarantee funding.
How much funding was available nationwide in FY2015?
USDA anticipated a total of up to $5.5 million available nationwide for FY2015.
How many awards did USDA expect to make?
USDA expected to make about 30 awards.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards had a floor of $150,000 and a ceiling of $350,000 per State agency.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the grant period of performance?
The grant period covered two years, from September 30, 2015 through September 30, 2017.
What was the deadline for completing grant activities and obligating funds?
All grant funds had to be obligated and all grant-supported activities had to be fully completed by September 30, 2017. Applicants needed to propose work plans that could realistically be finished within that window.
How were grant funds provided?
The funding mechanism was the standard federal Grant Award/Letter of Credit process. Funds were provided only after USDA received a properly executed Federal-State Team Nutrition Training Grant Agreement and only as long as funding remained available.
What kinds of activities were proposals expected to include?
Proposals were expected to apply at least one of Team Nutrition's three behavior-focused strategies: training and technical assistance, interactive nutrition education, and building school/community support for healthy environments.
What is the first Team Nutrition behavior-focused strategy mentioned in the announcement?
The first strategy was training and technical assistance for child nutrition foodservice professionals to help them consistently prepare and serve nutritious meals that children will want to eat.
What is the second Team Nutrition behavior-focused strategy mentioned in the announcement?
The second strategy was delivering fun, interactive nutrition education aimed at children and also reaching adults who shape children's choices, such as teachers, parents, and caregivers.
What is the third Team Nutrition behavior-focused strategy mentioned in the announcement?
The third strategy was building broader school and community support for healthy school environments that encourage healthy eating and physical activity, recognizing that menu standards are easier to implement and sustain when the surrounding culture supports them.
What was the official activity category for this opportunity?
The official activity category was Food and Nutrition.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number tied to the program was 10.574 (Team Nutrition Grants).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on March 6, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 19, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 18, 2015.
What was the overall intent for applicants and stakeholders?
The intent was to help State agencies scale up practical training, education, and support systems so local schools and child care feeding sites could meet USDA meal pattern requirements effectively and in ways that are appealing to children.
Who was the contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to the grants officer listed in the notice: Leslie DavisByrd.
How can the grants officer be reached?
Leslie DavisByrd could be reached at 703-305-2867.
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