Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 16 001
Apply for RFA FD 16 001
- The HHS-FDA in the agriculture, consumer protection, food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Tribes Outreach, Education, and Training to Enhance Food Safety and FSMA Compliance (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.103.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 29, 2016 and posted on Jan 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native American Tribes Outreach, Education, and Training to Enhance Food Safety and FSMA Compliance (U01) opportunity (RFA FD 16 001) is a fiscal year 2016 funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA). It offers support through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the FDA expects to be actively involved with the recipient during the project rather than acting only as a passive funder. The overall aim is to strengthen food safety practices and improve understanding and implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements among Native American tribes engaged in produce farming and food manufacturing or processing.
The project focus centers on practical, community-relevant capacity building. Applicants are expected to research and identify the specific outreach, education, training, and technical assistance needs that exist within tribal communities involved in agricultural production and food processing. From there, the work extends to developing new materials or adapting existing food safety and FSMA-related resources so they make sense in local contexts, and then delivering training and related technical support. A key part of the intent is not just to distribute generic guidance, but to facilitate real integration and understanding of federal food safety regulations and FDA guidance in day-to-day operations.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on tailoring. The FDA specifically calls for efforts that take into account tribal historical experiences, cultural considerations, and regional agricultural and processing practices. In practice, that means training content and methods should reflect the realities of how food is grown, handled, processed, and shared in different tribal settings, rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all model. The program is designed to meet tribes where they are, while still helping them align with federal food safety expectations.
Eligibility is broad across governmental levels and tribal entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. The opportunity also notes that additional applicant types may be eligible depending on details in the full eligibility clarification text. The activity category is listed under agriculture, consumer protection, and food and nutrition, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.103.
In terms of funding and competition details, the announcement lists an award ceiling of $750,000 and anticipates making one award. The funding opportunity was created and posted on January 29, 2016, with an application closing date of April 21, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same). Overall, this grant is aimed at supporting a single, substantial effort to identify needs, build or adapt culturally and regionally appropriate resources, and deliver outreach and training that helps tribal producers and processors better understand and comply with FSMA-era food safety rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Native American Tribes Outreach, Education, and Training to Enhance Food Safety and FSMA Compliance (U01)" and is identified as RFA FD 16 001.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a fiscal year 2016 funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA).
What type of award is being offered?
The announcement offers support through a cooperative agreement (U01).
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally means the FDA expects to be actively involved with the recipient during the project, rather than acting only as a passive funder.
What is the overall goal of the project?
The overall aim is to strengthen food safety practices and improve understanding and implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements among Native American tribes engaged in produce farming and food manufacturing, processing, or related activities.
Who is the primary audience or community this program is intended to support?
The effort is aimed at Native American tribal communities involved in agricultural production (including produce farming) and food manufacturing or processing.
What kinds of activities are expected under this opportunity?
Applicants are expected to: (1) research and identify outreach, education, training, and technical assistance needs within tribal communities involved in agriculture and food processing; (2) develop new materials or adapt existing food safety and FSMA-related resources to fit local contexts; and (3) deliver training and provide related technical support to help integrate federal food safety requirements into day-to-day operations.
Is the project expected to start with a needs assessment?
Yes. The project focus includes researching and identifying the specific outreach, education, training, and technical assistance needs that exist within tribal communities engaged in production and processing.
Does the program emphasize using existing materials or creating new ones?
It supports either approach. The description highlights developing new materials or adapting existing food safety and FSMA-related resources so they make sense in local tribal contexts.
What is meant by "tailoring" the outreach and training?
The FDA emphasizes efforts that account for tribal historical experiences, cultural considerations, and regional agricultural and processing practices. In practical terms, training content and methods should reflect how food is grown, handled, processed, and shared in different tribal settings, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Is the goal simply to distribute generic guidance about FSMA?
No. A key intent is to go beyond generic guidance by facilitating real integration and understanding of federal food safety regulations and FDA guidance in everyday operations.
What subject areas does this funding opportunity fall under?
The activity category is listed under agriculture, consumer protection, and food and nutrition.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.103.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments; county, city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and other Native American tribal organizations.
Are any other applicant types potentially eligible?
Yes. The opportunity notes that additional applicant types may be eligible depending on details in the full eligibility clarification text.
How much funding is available per award?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $750,000.
How many awards does the FDA expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making one award.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was created and posted on January 29, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is April 21, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
What is the central deliverable or outcome the program is trying to support?
The grant is aimed at supporting a single, substantial effort to identify needs, build or adapt culturally and regionally appropriate resources, and deliver outreach, education, and training that helps tribal producers and processors better understand and comply with FSMA-era food safety rules.
Does this opportunity focus on produce farming, food processing, or both?
Both. The description highlights Native American tribes engaged in produce farming as well as food manufacturing or processing.
Is technical assistance part of the expected work?
Yes. The program description includes delivering training and providing related technical assistance and support as part of the project approach.
Is this program intended to be community-relevant rather than purely academic?
Yes. The project focus centers on practical, community-relevant capacity building, with materials and training designed to fit local realities while supporting alignment with federal food safety expectations.
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