The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is offering the Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area grant. This grant is for the crucial purpose of reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents, specifically those aged 2-19 years. In FY 2017, applications are particularly sought under the program area priority of Integrated Approaches to Prevent Childhood Obesity. The initiative aims to support comprehensive solutions that address this significant public health issue. This funding opportunity encourages innovative research and interventions designed to foster healthier lifestyles and improve long-term health outcomes for younger generations, aligning with the broader goal of combating childhood obesity through multi-faceted strategies.
Opportunity ID: 293001
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-006346 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Eligibility is linked to the project type. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The long-term goal of the Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area (AFRI COP) is to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents ages 2–19 years or any subset of this age range. In FY 2017, applications are sought by the program area priority of Integrated Approaches to Prevent Childhood Obesity under this Request for Applications (RFA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 293001 Full Announcement-AFRI Childhood Obesity -> FY 2017 AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention_Final.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 | PKG00231831 | Apr 05, 2017 | Jun 28, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293001 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
293001 AFRI_Project_Type-1.0.pdf
293001 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
293001 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
293001 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
293001 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
293001 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
293001 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
293001 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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