FOODSAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE: Training for Spanish-Speaking Plant Owners and Operators

Opportunity ID: 42272

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FSIS-FOODSAFETY-06252008
Funding Opportunity Title: FOODSAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE TRAINING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PLANT OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Assistance Listings: 10.479 — Food Safety Cooperative Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jul 09, 2008
Last Updated Date: Jul 10, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45-days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e-mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15-days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera-Betancourt@ (515)727-8987,
e-mail:mildred.rivera-betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or
Ralph Stafko @ (202)690-6592, e-mail: ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45-days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e-mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15-days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera-Betancourt@ (515)727-8987,
e-mail:mildred.rivera-betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or
Ralph Stafko @ (202)690-6592, e-mail: ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.

Archive Date: Sep 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants:
Educational Institutions, State, Local and Tribal Government Agencies, and other Non-Profit Organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food Safety Inspection Service
Description: Program Description:FSIS wants to improve its outreach to underserved and non-English speaking persons engaged in meat and poultry processing. The initial focus is on Spanish-speaking operators of small plants (fewer than 500 employees) and very small plants (fewer than 10 employees, or less than $2.5 million in sales.) Operators of small and very small plants generally have fewer technical and financial resources by which to ensure compliance with Federal inspection requirements than do large plants. This disadvantage is exacerbated if English is not the predominant language spoken because difficulties may arise in understanding and complying with applicable inspection laws and guidance generally available only in English. Therefore, FSIS intends to fund one or more cooperative projects to provide training and education to Spanish-speaking owners and operators of establishments producing meat and poultry products subject to FSIS’ regulations. The goal is for those trained to be able to enhance their own food safety programs, better demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations, and communicate more effectively with FSIS and other Agencies regarding the production and export of their meat, poultry, and egg products. The cooperator that receives the funding will design, develop, and deliver training for Spanish-speaking operators of meat and poultry facilities that addresses the effective use of HACCP systems, appropriate responses to emerging food safety and food defense concerns, understanding of the latest information on foodborne-illness and hazards, and the availability of new procedures and technologies for hazard avoidance and mitigation. HACCP training should encompass products entering plants as well as products produced.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lindia Howell

Program Analyst

Phone 202-690-6500
Email:lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
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Jul 10, 2008
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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FSIS-FOODSAFETY-06252008
Funding Opportunity Title: FOODSAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE TRAINING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PLANT OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Assistance Listings: 10.479 — Food Safety Cooperative Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jul 09, 2008
Last Updated Date: Jul 10, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45-days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e-mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15-days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera-Betancourt@ (515)727-8987,
e-mail:mildred.rivera-betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or
Ralph Stafko @ (202)690-6592, e-mail: ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45-days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e-mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15-days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera-Betancourt@ (515)727-8987,
e-mail:mildred.rivera-betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or
Ralph Stafko @ (202)690-6592, e-mail: ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.

Archive Date: Sep 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants:
Educational Institutions, State, Local and Tribal Government Agencies, and other Non-Profit Organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food Safety Inspection Service
Description: Program Description:FSIS wants to improve its outreach to underserved and non-English speaking persons engaged in meat and poultry processing. The initial focus is on Spanish-speaking operators of small plants (fewer than 500 employees) and very small plants (fewer than 10 employees, or less than $2.5 million in sales.) Operators of small and very small plants generally have fewer technical and financial resources by which to ensure compliance with Federal inspection requirements than do large plants. This disadvantage is exacerbated if English is not the predominant language spoken because difficulties may arise in understanding and complying with applicable inspection laws and guidance generally available only in English. Therefore, FSIS intends to fund one or more cooperative projects to provide training and education to Spanish-speaking owners and operators of establishments producing meat and poultry products subject to FSIS’ regulations. The goal is for those trained to be able to enhance their own food safety programs, better demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations, and communicate more effectively with FSIS and other Agencies regarding the production and export of their meat, poultry, and egg products. The cooperator that receives the funding will design, develop, and deliver training for Spanish-speaking operators of meat and poultry facilities that addresses the effective use of HACCP systems, appropriate responses to emerging food safety and food defense concerns, understanding of the latest information on foodborne-illness and hazards, and the availability of new procedures and technologies for hazard avoidance and mitigation. HACCP training should encompass products entering plants as well as products produced.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lindia Howell

Program Analyst

Phone 202-690-6500
Email:lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FSIS-FOODSAFETY-06252008
Funding Opportunity Title: FOODSAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE TRAINING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PLANT OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Assistance Listings: 10.479 — Food Safety Cooperative Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 10, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45-days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e-mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15-days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera-Betancourt@ (515)727-8987,
e-mail:mildred.rivera-betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or
Ralph Stafko @ (202)690-6592, e-mail: ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.

Archive Date: Sep 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants:
Educational Institutions, State, Local and Tribal Government Agencies, and other Non-Profit Organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food Safety Inspection Service
Description: Program Description:FSIS wants to improve its outreach to underserved and non-English speaking persons engaged in meat and poultry processing. The initial focus is on Spanish-speaking operators of small plants (fewer than 500 employees) and very small plants (fewer than 10 employees, or less than $2.5 million in sales.) Operators of small and very small plants generally have fewer technical and financial resources by which to ensure compliance with Federal inspection requirements than do large plants. This disadvantage is exacerbated if English is not the predominant language spoken because difficulties may arise in understanding and complying with applicable inspection laws and guidance generally available only in English. Therefore, FSIS intends to fund one or more cooperative projects to provide training and education to Spanish-speaking owners and operators of establishments producing meat and poultry products subject to FSIS’ regulations. The goal is for those trained to be able to enhance their own food safety programs, better demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations, and communicate more effectively with FSIS and other Agencies regarding the production and export of their meat, poultry, and egg products. The cooperator that receives the funding will design, develop, and deliver training for Spanish-speaking operators of meat and poultry facilities that addresses the effective use of HACCP systems, appropriate responses to emerging food safety and food defense concerns, understanding of the latest information on foodborne-illness and hazards, and the availability of new procedures and technologies for hazard avoidance and mitigation. HACCP training should encompass products entering plants as well as products produced.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lindia Howell

Program Analyst

Phone 202-690-6500
Email:lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FSIS-FOODSAFETY-06252008
Funding Opportunity Title: FOODSAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE TRAINING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PLANT OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Assistance Listings: 10.479 — Food Safety Cooperative Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jul 10, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45-days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e-mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15-days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera-Betancourt@ (515)727-8987,
e-mail:mildred.rivera-betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or
Ralph Stafko @ (202)690-6592, e-mail: ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.

Archive Date: Sep 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants:
Educational Institutions, State, Local and Tribal Government Agencies, and other Non-Profit Organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food Safety Inspection Service
Description: Program Description:FSIS wants to improve its outreach to underserved and non-English speaking persons engaged in meat and poultry processing. The initial focus is on Spanish-speaking operators of small plants (fewer than 500 employees) and very small plants (fewer than 10 employees, or less than $2.5 million in sales.) Operators of small and very small plants generally have fewer technical and financial resources by which to ensure compliance with Federal inspection requirements than do large plants. This disadvantage is exacerbated if English is not the predominant language spoken because difficulties may arise in understanding and complying with applicable inspection laws and guidance generally available only in English. Therefore, FSIS intends to fund one or more cooperative projects to provide training and education to Spanish-speaking owners and operators of establishments producing meat and poultry products subject to FSIS’ regulations. The goal is for those trained to be able to enhance their own food safety programs, better demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations, and communicate more effectively with FSIS and other Agencies regarding the production and export of their meat, poultry, and egg products. The cooperator that receives the funding will design, develop, and deliver training for Spanish-speaking operators of meat and poultry facilities that addresses the effective use of HACCP systems, appropriate responses to emerging food safety and food defense concerns, understanding of the latest information on foodborne-illness and hazards, and the availability of new procedures and technologies for hazard avoidance and mitigation. HACCP training should encompass products entering plants as well as products produced.
Link to Additional Information: Federal Register
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lindia Howell

Program Analyst

Phone 202-690-6500
Email:lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FSIS-FOODSAFETY-06252008
Funding Opportunity Title: FOODSAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE TRAINING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PLANT OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Assistance Listings: 10.479 — Food Safety Cooperative Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jul 10, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2008 Applications are due 45-days after date of Publication in the Federal Register. FSIS will acknowledge receipt of application by e-mail. If receipt of application is not acknowledged by FSIS within 15-days of submission deadline, the applicant should contact Mildred Rivera-Betancourt@ (515)727-8987,
e-mail:mildred.rivera-betancourt@fsis.usda.gov or
Ralph Stafko @ (202)690-6592, e-mail: ralph.stafko@fsis.usda.gov.

Archive Date: Sep 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants:
Educational Institutions, State, Local and Tribal Government Agencies, and other Non-Profit Organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food Safety Inspection Service
Description: Program Description:
FSIS wants to improve its outreach to underserved and non-English speaking persons engaged in meat and poultry processing. The initial focus is on Spanish-speaking operators of small plants (fewer than 500 employees) and very small plants (fewer than 10 employees, or less than $2.5 million in sales.) Operators of small and very small plants generally have fewer technical and financial resources by which to ensure compliance with Federal inspection requirements than do large plants. This disadvantage is exacerbated if English is not the predominant language spoken because difficulties may arise in understanding and complying with applicable inspection laws and guidance generally available only in English. Therefore, FSIS intends to fund one or more cooperative projects to provide training and education to Spanish-speaking owners and operators of establishments producing meat and poultry products subject to FSIS’ regulations. The goal is for those trained to be able to enhance their own food safety programs, better demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations, and communicate more effectively with FSIS and other Agencies regarding the production and export of their meat, poultry, and egg products. The cooperator that receives the funding will design, develop, and deliver training for Spanish-speaking operators of meat and poultry facilities that addresses the effective use of HACCP systems, appropriate responses to emerging food safety and food defense concerns, understanding of the latest information on foodborne-illness and hazards, and the availability of new procedures and technologies for hazard avoidance and mitigation. HACCP training should encompass products entering plants as well as products produced.
Link to Additional Information: “grants.gov”
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lindia Howell

Program Analyst

Phone 202-690-6500
Email:lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov

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Packages

Agency Contact Information: Lindia Howell
Program Analyst
Phone 202-690-6500
Email: lindia.howell@fsis.usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.479 PKG00007782 Jul 09, 2008 Aug 11, 2008 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

42272 SF424-2.0.pdf


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