The USDA is offering this grant to establish a Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Research Innovation Laboratory. This cooperative agreement, subject to fund availability, seeks a public or private Academic or Research Institution to host the lab. Anticipating up to $1.5 million in funding, this grant is for developing, testing, and implementing innovative mobile technology-based solutions. The objective is to improve services, effectiveness, participation, and customer satisfaction within Child Nutrition programs. Subgrants will support partnerships between State and local programs, researchers, and small businesses to create novel mobile applications. The FNS particularly seeks solutions integrating behavioral economic approaches to enhance program administration and participant service delivery.
Opportunity ID: 292955
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-MOBILE-TECH-INNO-LAB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-Mobile Technology for CN Innovation Laboratory |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.538 — Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Innovation Laboratory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 09, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The eligible applicant should be a public or private academic or research institution |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | This is an announcement is subject to the availability of funds for one new cooperative agreement for FY 2017-2020 with a public or private Academic or Research Institution. The USDA anticipates awarding up to $1.5 million in grant funding to support the creation of a Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Research Innovation Laboratory. This “lab” will support the development, testing and implementation of innovative mobile technology-based solutions to improve services, effectiveness, participation, and customer satisfaction in the Child Nutrition (CN) programs through subgrants. Subgrantees may include partnerships between State and local programs, researchers, and small businesses that are well-positioned to develop and test the effectiveness of novel mobile applications for consideration and eventual use by FNS and State agencies. FNS has a particular interest in mobile technology solutions that integrate behavioral economic approaches in their design. Mobile applications developed under this grant should support the activities of those who administer Child Nutrition programs and/or improve service delivery for program participants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click link for information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to an administrative error, the Mobile Technology grant solicitation is corrected.
This solicitation is correct on page 24, under the heading “Indirect Cost Schedule”, the second sentence reading “Institutions with a negotiated and approved Indirect Cost Rate higher than 49% shall not be considered.” is removed. |
May 09, 2017 | |
| This announcement was modified to correct the number of awards expected. | May 09, 2017 | |
| Apr 05, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-MOBILE-TECH-INNO-LAB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-Mobile Technology for CN Innovation Laboratory |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.538 — Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Innovation Laboratory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 09, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The eligible applicant should be a public or private academic or research institution |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | This is an announcement is subject to the availability of funds for one new cooperative agreement for FY 2017-2020 with a public or private Academic or Research Institution. The USDA anticipates awarding up to $1.5 million in grant funding to support the creation of a Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Research Innovation Laboratory. This “lab” will support the development, testing and implementation of innovative mobile technology-based solutions to improve services, effectiveness, participation, and customer satisfaction in the Child Nutrition (CN) programs through subgrants. Subgrantees may include partnerships between State and local programs, researchers, and small businesses that are well-positioned to develop and test the effectiveness of novel mobile applications for consideration and eventual use by FNS and State agencies. FNS has a particular interest in mobile technology solutions that integrate behavioral economic approaches in their design. Mobile applications developed under this grant should support the activities of those who administer Child Nutrition programs and/or improve service delivery for program participants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click link for information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-MOBILE-TECH-INNO-LAB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-Mobile Technology for CN Innovation Laboratory |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.538 — Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Innovation Laboratory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The eligible applicant should be a public or private academic or research institution |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | This is an announcement is subject to the availability of funds for one new cooperative agreement for FY 2017-2020 with a public or private Academic or Research Institution. The USDA anticipates awarding up to $1.5 million in grant funding to support the creation of a Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Research Innovation Laboratory. This “lab” will support the development, testing and implementation of innovative mobile technology-based solutions to improve services, effectiveness, participation, and customer satisfaction in the Child Nutrition (CN) programs through subgrants. Subgrantees may include partnerships between State and local programs, researchers, and small businesses that are well-positioned to develop and test the effectiveness of novel mobile applications for consideration and eventual use by FNS and State agencies. FNS has a particular interest in mobile technology solutions that integrate behavioral economic approaches in their design. Mobile applications developed under this grant should support the activities of those who administer Child Nutrition programs and/or improve service delivery for program participants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click link for information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-MOBILE-TECH-INNO-LAB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-Mobile Technology for CN Innovation Laboratory |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.538 — Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Innovation Laboratory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The eligible applicant should be a public or private academic or research institution |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | This is an announcement is subject to the availability of funds for one new cooperative agreement for FY 2017-2020 with a public or private Academic or Research Institution. The USDA anticipates awarding up to $1.5 million in grant funding to support the creation of a Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Research Innovation Laboratory. This “lab” will support the development, testing and implementation of innovative mobile technology-based solutions to improve services, effectiveness, participation, and customer satisfaction in the Child Nutrition (CN) programs through subgrants. Subgrantees may include partnerships between State and local programs, researchers, and small businesses that are well-positioned to develop and test the effectiveness of novel mobile applications for consideration and eventual use by FNS and State agencies. FNS has a particular interest in mobile technology solutions that integrate behavioral economic approaches in their design. Mobile applications developed under this grant should support the activities of those who administer Child Nutrition programs and/or improve service delivery for program participants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click link for information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 292955 Full Announcement-RFA -> CN mobile tech new 02142017 FINAL 3-16-2017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kimberly Shields Grants Officer Email: kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.538 | PKG00231790 | Apr 03, 2017 | Jun 05, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292955 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292955 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292955 SF424B-1.1.pdf
292955 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
292955 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
292955 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
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