Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CNTN FY2014
Apply for USDA FNS CNTN FY2014
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Team Nutrition Training Grant FY2014" 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 13, 2014 and posted on Mar 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 9, 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 $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 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Team Nutrition Training Grant FY2014 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under CFDA 10.574 (Team Nutrition Grants). It is designed to help State agencies strengthen and expand training and support systems that improve the nutritional quality and appeal of meals served through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The program emphasizes practical implementation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and encourages stronger, more effective use of USDA Foods in program meals.
A total of up to $5.5 million in FY2014 funding was anticipated for this initiative, with an expectation of around 50 awards. The funding is split into two tracks: a non-competitive component and a competitive component. Roughly $2.5 million was reserved for non-competitive grants of up to $50,000 each for State agencies that commit to specific strategies to increase the number of schools using Smarter Lunchroom strategies. These non-competitive awards are essentially guaranteed as long as the application meets all required criteria, meaning the main hurdle is compliance and completeness rather than scoring against other applicants.
In addition, State agencies could pursue larger competitive awards, with requests of up to $350,000 allowed through the competitive process. Importantly, States that wanted to apply for both the non-competitive and competitive portions could do so, but the combined total could not exceed $350,000. For example, if a State requested and received the $50,000 non-competitive amount, it could only seek up to an additional $300,000 in competitive funding. Unlike the non-competitive portion, submitting a competitive application did not guarantee an award because competitive funding depends on the quality of the proposal relative to other submissions and the availability of funds.
The core purpose of the grant is to drive measurable improvements in child nutrition operations and school wellness by requiring applicants to incorporate Team Nutrition's three behavior-focused strategies into their proposals. First, States must provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition foodservice professionals so they can prepare and serve nutritious meals that children will actually want to eat. Second, States must support fun, interactive nutrition education activities aimed at children and also reaching teachers, parents, and caregivers to reinforce healthy choices beyond the cafeteria. Third, States must build school and community support for healthy school environments, with attention to conditions that encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Together, these strategies are meant to move beyond policy and into daily practice, shaping both what is served and what students choose.
Eligibility was limited to State governments, specifically State agencies that administer the NSLP and/or CACFP. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for participation and allows States to focus on program design, staffing, training delivery, and implementation supports rather than finding additional funds to qualify.
The timeline for the FY2014 competition was clearly defined. An "Intent to Submit an Application" was due to FNS by April 4, 2014, and full applications were due by May 9, 2014. Awards were expected to be made in September 2014. The performance period for both competitive and non-competitive grants ran from September 30, 2014 through September 30, 2016. All grant funds had to be obligated and all grant activities completed by September 30, 2016, setting a firm endpoint for project delivery, spending, and wrap-up.
Grant funds were distributed through the standard federal Grant Award/Letter of Credit mechanism used for other federal funding streams. Funding was contingent on receiving a properly executed Federal-State Team Nutrition Training Grant Agreement and remained subject to the availability of funds. Administrative support for applicants was available through FNS, with the listed grants officer contact being Leslie DavisByrd (phone 703-305-2867) for assistance accessing the full announcement or navigating application issues.
In practical terms, this opportunity was structured to both quickly expand low-cost, evidence-informed cafeteria improvements through the guaranteed $50,000 Smarter Lunchroom-focused grants, and also to incentivize broader, more comprehensive statewide training and implementation efforts through the larger competitive awards. The overall goal was to help States improve nutrition practices and environments in schools and child care settings by combining workforce training, student-facing education, and community-backed changes that make healthy choices easier and more appealing.
Team Nutrition Training Grant FY2014 (USDA FNS) FAQs
What is the Team Nutrition Training Grant FY2014?
The Team Nutrition Training Grant FY2014 is a USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 10.574 (Team Nutrition Grants). It is intended to help State agencies strengthen and expand training and support systems that improve the nutritional quality and appeal of meals served through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant is designed to drive measurable improvements in child nutrition operations and school wellness by helping States improve how meals are prepared and served, how nutrition education is delivered, and how school/community environments support healthy eating and physical activity. It emphasizes practical implementation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and encourages stronger, more effective use of USDA Foods in program meals.
Which federal agency offers this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What is the CFDA number for this grant program?
The CFDA number is 10.574 (Team Nutrition Grants).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to State governments, specifically State agencies that administer the NSLP and/or CACFP.
Are local school districts, individual schools, nonprofits, or universities eligible applicants?
Based on the information provided, eligibility was limited to State agencies administering NSLP and/or CACFP. Other entity types are not listed as eligible applicants for this opportunity.
How much total funding was anticipated for FY2014?
Up to $5.5 million in total FY2014 funding was anticipated for this initiative.
About how many awards were expected?
Approximately 50 awards were expected.
How is the funding structured?
Funding is split into two tracks: (1) a non-competitive component and (2) a competitive component.
What is the non-competitive component?
Roughly $2.5 million was reserved for non-competitive grants of up to $50,000 each for State agencies that commit to specific strategies to increase the number of schools using Smarter Lunchroom strategies. These non-competitive awards are essentially guaranteed as long as the application meets all required criteria.
Does “non-competitive†mean the award is guaranteed?
The non-competitive awards were described as essentially guaranteed provided the application meets all required criteria. In other words, the main hurdle is compliance and completeness rather than scoring against other applicants.
What is the competitive component?
State agencies could also pursue larger awards through a competitive process, with requests of up to $350,000 allowed through competitive applications. Competitive awards are not guaranteed and depend on proposal quality relative to other submissions and the availability of funds.
Can a State apply for both the non-competitive and competitive portions?
Yes. States could apply for both, but the combined total award could not exceed $350,000.
If a State receives $50,000 non-competitive funds, how much can it request competitively?
If a State requested and received the $50,000 non-competitive amount, it could seek up to an additional $300,000 in competitive funding, keeping the combined total at or below $350,000.
What strategies or activities must be included in proposals?
Applicants were required to incorporate Team Nutrition’s three behavior-focused strategies into their proposals:
- Training and technical assistance for child nutrition foodservice professionals to help them prepare and serve nutritious meals that children will want to eat.
- Fun, interactive nutrition education aimed at children and also reaching teachers, parents, and caregivers to reinforce healthy choices beyond the cafeteria.
- Building school and community support for healthy school environments, with attention to conditions that encourage healthy eating and physical activity.
What kinds of improvements is the grant trying to achieve?
The grant is intended to move beyond policy and into daily practice by improving both what is served and what students choose. It supports statewide training, student-facing education, and school/community-backed changes that make healthy choices easier and more appealing.
How does the grant relate to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
The program emphasizes practical implementation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as part of improving the nutritional quality and appeal of meals in NSLP and CACFP settings.
Does the opportunity encourage use of USDA Foods?
Yes. The opportunity encourages stronger, more effective use of USDA Foods in program meals.
Is there a required cost share or matching funds requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement noted for this opportunity.
What were the key application dates for FY2014?
The timeline provided included:
- Intent to Submit an Application due to FNS by April 4, 2014
- Full application due by May 9, 2014
- Awards expected to be made in September 2014
What is the grant performance period?
The performance period for both competitive and non-competitive grants ran from September 30, 2014 through September 30, 2016.
By when must funds be obligated and activities completed?
All grant funds had to be obligated and all grant activities completed by September 30, 2016.
How are grant funds distributed?
Grant funds were distributed through the standard federal Grant Award/Letter of Credit mechanism used for other federal funding streams.
Are awards subject to any conditions?
Funding was contingent on receiving a properly executed Federal-State Team Nutrition Training Grant Agreement and remained subject to the availability of funds.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or application issues?
Administrative support was available through FNS. The listed grants officer contact was Leslie DavisByrd at 703-305-2867 for assistance accessing the full announcement or navigating application issues.
What is the practical difference between the two funding tracks?
The non-competitive track was designed to quickly expand lower-cost, evidence-informed cafeteria improvements (focused on Smarter Lunchroom strategies) through up to $50,000 awards that were essentially guaranteed if criteria were met. The competitive track was intended to support broader, more comprehensive statewide training and implementation efforts through larger awards, but with awards dependent on proposal quality and available funds.
What programs and settings does the grant focus on?
The focus is on meals and nutrition practices in programs operating under NSLP and/or CACFP, supporting improvements in schools and child care settings through training, education, and healthier environments.
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