The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is offering a $250,000 grant in Fiscal Year 2008 to develop a ‘Train-the-Trainer’ breastfeeding curriculum for WIC Program staff. The grant aims to enhance breastfeeding promotion and support by training key WIC staff in each FNS geographical region. This grant opportunity, funded under Public Law 110-161, focuses on increasing the knowledge and skills of local agency WIC staff. Only one award will be granted based on competitive proposals meeting eligibility criteria and technical evaluation. The selected vendor will work closely with FNS throughout the project duration.
Opportunity ID: 41887
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 11 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Grants Officer Phone 7033052854 Email:charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 11
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 11 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Grants Officer Phone 7033052854 Email:charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 10 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Grants Officer Phone 7033052854 Email:charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | link onto the program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Grants Officer Phone 7033052854 Email:charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | link onto the program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Grants Officer Phone 7033052854 Email:charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | link to program announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Branch Chief Phone 7033052854 Email:Charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | link to program announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Branch Chief Phone 7033052854 Email:Charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | link to program announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Branch Chief Phone 7033052854 Email:Charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/competenciesRFA08.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Branch Chief Phone 7033052854 Email:Charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/competenciesRFA08.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Branch Chief Phone 7033052854 Email:Charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 03, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/competenciesRFA08.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Branch Chief Phone 7033052854 Email:Charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC |
| 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: | 10.557 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 03, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a competitive, limited solicitation. Only non-profit organizations, currently involved in the provision of breastfeeding education, training, or curriculum development are eligible to apply. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a competitive cooperative agreement award of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 to a qualified applicant to: (1) Develop a Train-the-Trainer training guide with accompanying resources and materials based on a FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program staff; (2) Provide this training to key WIC staff in each of the seven FNS geographical regions. Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, provides that funds are available for the purposes specified in section 17(h)(10)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act as amended. The intent of this project is to increase the knowledge base and skill set of local agency WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion and support by training key staff, by means of a Train-the-Trainer format, on the FNS competency-based breastfeeding curriculum, Loving Support: Building Breastfeeding Competencies Curriculum for Local WIC Staff. FNS will provide only one award under this solicitation. This application is available only to a limited number of vendors who meet eligibility criteria. The awardee will be selected on a competitive basis, based on an objective review of all proposals according to the technical evaluation criteria outlined in this Request For Applications. FNS has structured this award as a cooperative agreement and plans to work closely with the awardee throughout the duration of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/competenciesRFA08.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Okal
Branch Chief Phone 7033052854 Email:Charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Charles Okal Grants Officer Phone 7033052854 Email: charles.okal@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.557 | USDA-FNS-SSNPWIC | SSNP for WIC | PKG00007494 | Jun 03, 2008 | Jul 16, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41887 SF424_Short-1.0.pdf
41887 Budget-1.0.pdf
41887 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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