The Department of Agriculture is offering the FY 2016 TN Training Grant for State agencies to conduct nutrition education, training, and technical assistance supporting USDA nutrition standards in Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., NSLP, SBP, and CACFP). Applicants must choose one grant objective to work on during the three-year period. Projects should encompass nutrition education across various communication channels and include a detailed evaluation plan. Proposals should focus on enhancing meals and snacks in child care settings to improve nutritional outcomes. The closing date for applications is May 20, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282003
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2016 TN Training Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.574 — Team Nutrition Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this FY 2016 TN Training Grant is for State agencies to implement and evaluate nutrition education, training, and technical assistance activities to support implementation of USDA nutrition standards for meals and snacks offered through the Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., NSLP, SBP, and CACFP). Applicants must select ONE of the FY 2016 TN Training Grant Objectives (see Section I. Program Description, C. TN Training Grant Objectives) to accomplish during the three-year grant period. Applicants may not propose activities under multiple objectives. Proposals must describe how the applicant will meet the selected objective with activities from all three of the aforementioned TN behavior-focused strategies. Each proposal must include nutrition education delivered through all six of the following communication channels: school or child care center events, classrooms (such as through incorporation in academic instruction or child care programing), cafeterias/dining areas (i.e., where meals are eaten), home connections, community involvement, and media (print and/or social). In addition, applicants’ proposals must describe a comprehensive evaluation plan that assesses how well the project’s goals were met and includes the collection of required performance measures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leslie Byrd
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2867 Email:leslie.byrd@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed the Opportunity Name | Mar 07, 2016 | |
| correction made to link | Mar 07, 2016 | |
| make typo correction | Mar 07, 2016 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2016 TN Training Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.574 — Team Nutrition Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this FY 2016 TN Training Grant is for State agencies to implement and evaluate nutrition education, training, and technical assistance activities to support implementation of USDA nutrition standards for meals and snacks offered through the Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., NSLP, SBP, and CACFP). Applicants must select ONE of the FY 2016 TN Training Grant Objectives (see Section I. Program Description, C. TN Training Grant Objectives) to accomplish during the three-year grant period. Applicants may not propose activities under multiple objectives. Proposals must describe how the applicant will meet the selected objective with activities from all three of the aforementioned TN behavior-focused strategies. Each proposal must include nutrition education delivered through all six of the following communication channels: school or child care center events, classrooms (such as through incorporation in academic instruction or child care programing), cafeterias/dining areas (i.e., where meals are eaten), home connections, community involvement, and media (print and/or social). In addition, applicants’ proposals must describe a comprehensive evaluation plan that assesses how well the project’s goals were met and includes the collection of required performance measures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leslie Byrd
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2867 Email:leslie.byrd@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.574 — Team Nutrition Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this FY 2016 TN Training Grant is for State agencies to implement and evaluate nutrition education, training, and technical assistance activities to support implementation of USDA nutrition standards for meals and snacks offered through the Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., NSLP, SBP, and CACFP). Applicants must select ONE of the FY 2016 TN Training Grant Objectives (see Section I. Program Description, C. TN Training Grant Objectives) to accomplish during the three-year grant period. Applicants may not propose activities under multiple objectives. Proposals must describe how the applicant will meet the selected objective with activities from all three of the aforementioned TN behavior-focused strategies. Each proposal must include nutrition education delivered through all six of the following communication channels: school or child care center events, classrooms (such as through incorporation in academic instruction or child care programing), cafeterias/dining areas (i.e., where meals are eaten), home connections, community involvement, and media (print and/or social). In addition, applicants’ proposals must describe a comprehensive evaluation plan that assesses how well the project’s goals were met and includes the collection of required performance measures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leslie Byrd
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2867 Email:leslie.byrd@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.574 — Team Nutrition Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this FY 2016 TN Training Grant is for State agencies to implement and evaluate nutrition education, training, and technical assistance activities to support implementation of USDA nutrition standards for meals and snacks offered through the Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., NSLP, SBP, and CACFP). Applicants must select ONE of the FY 2016 TN Training Grant Objectives (see Section I. Program Description, C. TN Training Grant Objectives) to accomplish during the three-year grant period. Applicants may not propose activities under multiple objectives. Proposals must describe how the applicant will meet the selected objective with activities from all three of the aforementioned TN behavior-focused strategies. Each proposal must include nutrition education delivered through all six of the following communication channels: school or child care center events, classrooms (such as through incorporation in academic instruction or child care programing), cafeterias/dining areas (i.e., where meals are eaten), home connections, community involvement, and media (print and/or social). In addition, applicants’ proposals must describe a comprehensive evaluation plan that assesses how well the project’s goals were met and includes the collection of required performance measures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leslie Byrd
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2867 Email:leslie.byrd@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.574 — Team Nutrition Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this FY 2016 TN Training Grant is for State agencies to implement and evaluate nutrition education, training, and technical assistance activities to support implementation of USDA nutrition standards for meals and snacks offered through the Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., NSLP, SBP, and CACFP).
Applicants must select ONE of the FY 2016 TN Training Grant Objectives (see Section I. Program Description, C. TN Training Grant Objectives) to accomplish during the three-year grant period. Applicants may not propose activities under multiple objectives. Proposals must describe how the applicant will meet the selected objective with activities from all three of the aforementioned TN behavior-focused strategies. Each proposal must include nutrition education delivered through all six of the following communication channels: school or child care center events, classrooms (such as through incorporation in academic instruction or child care programing), cafeterias/dining areas (i.e., where meals are eaten), home connections, community involvement, and media (print and/or social). In addition, applicants’ proposals must describe a comprehensive evaluation plan that assesses how well the project’s goals were met and includes the collection of required performance measures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leslie Byrd
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2867 Email:leslie.byrd@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 282003 Full Announcement-httpwww.fns.usda.govtn201 -> TN-Training-Grant-Cover-Sheet.pdf
Folder 282003 Full Announcement-httpwww.fns.usda.govtn201 -> TN-Training-Grant-Letter-Intent.pdf
Folder 282003 Full Announcement-httpwww.fns.usda.govtn201 -> FY2016 TNTG RFA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Leslie Byrd Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2867 Email: leslie.byrd@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.574 | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 | USDA-FNS-CNTN-FY2016 | PKG00221362 | Mar 07, 2016 | May 20, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282003 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
282003 SF424A-1.0.pdf
282003 SF424B-1.1.pdf
282003 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
282003 AD_3030-1.0.pdf
282003 AD_3031-1.0.pdf
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