Food and Nutrition Service Grant for WIC: Breastfeeding Training Program

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

Version History

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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.

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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

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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