This USDA grant is for the critical purpose of preventing childhood obesity, identified as the leading nutrition-related challenge in the US. Recognizing its unique responsibility for the American food system, the USDA offers this program to achieve the long-term outcome of significantly reducing overweight and obesity rates among children and adolescents aged 2-19 years. The Childhood Obesity Program specifically supports multi-function integrated research, education, and/or extension projects, alongside Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants, to tackle this pervasive societal health issue through scientific inquiry and community outreach.
Opportunity ID: 219773
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004156 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is described on page 14, Part III, A. of this RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This Challenge Area Focuses on the societal challenge to end obesity among children, the number one nutrition-related problem in the US. Food is an integral part of the process that leads to obesity and USDA has a unique responsibility for the food system in the United States. This program is designed to achieve the long-term outcome of reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents 2-19 years. The Childhood Obesity Program supports Multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible applicants list modified. | Feb 13, 2013 | |
| Feb 13, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004156 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is described on page 14, Part III, A. of this RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This Challenge Area Focuses on the societal challenge to end obesity among children, the number one nutrition-related problem in the US. Food is an integral part of the process that leads to obesity and USDA has a unique responsibility for the food system in the United States. This program is designed to achieve the long-term outcome of reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents 2-19 years. The Childhood Obesity Program supports Multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004156 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is described in Part III, A. of this RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This Challenge Area Focuses on the societal challenge to end obesity among children, the number one nutrition-related problem in the US. Food is an integral part of the process that leads to obesity and USDA has a unique responsibility for the food system in the United States. This program is designed to achieve the long-term outcome of reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents 2-19 years. The Childhood Obesity Program supports Multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 219773 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2013 childhood obesity final to post.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00163910 | Feb 08, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
219773 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
219773 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
219773 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
219773 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
219773 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
219773 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
219773 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
219773 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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