This USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant is for the critical purpose of preventing childhood obesity in America. Recognizing obesity as the nation’s top nutritional problem, largely influenced by a food supply rich in high-energy, low-nutrient options, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leveraging its unique role in the food system. The program’s long-term goal is to significantly reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years. To achieve this, the initiative will fund comprehensive Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects, alongside Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants, addressing specific Program Area Priorities.
Opportunity ID: 66593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003410 |
| 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 Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The list above is abbreviated. Others may be eligible to apply. Eligibility may differ based on Program Area. Please review Part III, A of the current AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention RFA for more specific eligibility requirements. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This AFRI Challenge Area addresses the priority of childhood obesity prevention. Obesity is the number one nutritional problem in America. The U.S. food supply contains an abundant amount of foods that are high in energy with appealing taste, but which are low in nutrient content. 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. The long-term outcome for this program is to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 years. In order to achieve this outcome, this program will support multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants that address one of the Program Area Priorities (see Childhood Obesity Prevention RFA for details). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative RFAs |
| 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. Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 66593 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2011 afri childhood obesity final rfa_1-26-11.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. 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 | PKG00029170 | Jan 26, 2011 | May 18, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
66593 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
66593 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
66593 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
66593 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
66593 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
66593 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
66593 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
66593 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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