| Funding Opportunity ID: |
293413 |
| Opportunity Number: |
USDA-FNS-CFSR-17 |
| Opportunity Title: |
Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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| Funding Instrument Type: |
Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: |
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| CFDA Number(s): |
10.585 |
| Eligible Applicants: |
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
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| Agency Code: |
USDA-FNS1 |
| Agency Name: |
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service |
| Posted Date: |
Apr 24, 2017 |
| Close Date: |
Jun 26, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: |
Apr 24, 2017 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$1,800,000 |
| Award Floor: |
$1 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: |
$1,800,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Description: |
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) seeks to re-compete its Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs and continue it as the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs. FNS administers USDA nutrition assistance programs including the NSLP, SBP, CACFP, SFSP, and others. The Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs, hereafter referred to as the Center, will provide leadership in advancing food safety research and practices within USDA FNS nutrition assistance programs. The Center will conduct research and use innovative techniques to disseminate research results to effectively address the food safety needs of Child Nutrition Program stakeholders. To achieve its mission, the Center will be comprised of an interdisciplinary team that promotes the use of best practices and collaboration among stakeholders. |
| Version: |
Synopsis 1 |
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