Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs
Post Date
November 24th 2010
Application Due Date
January 14th 2011
Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-FNS-OEMCOE-11-01
CFDA Number(s)
10.585
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Cooperative Agreement
Funding Activity Categories
Number of Awards
1
Eligibility Categories
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Funding
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Estimated Total Funding:
$1600000
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Award Range:
$1 - $1600000
Grant Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) seeks to establish a Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. FNS provides assistance for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Special Milk Program (SMP), Seamless Summer, and Afterschool Snacks. There currently is a paucity of research focusing on food safety related to these programs, and schools, in particular, which continue to change and expand. Performance will take place at the funded university. Center staff will work closely with the FNS Food Safety Staff (FSS) to accomplish the goals of the Center and specific projects. FSS may serve as technical advisors on specific projects, as appropriate. The Center will follow all guidelines of its university. FNS plans to award a cooperative agreement to one university by March 15, 2011. The performance period of the grant will be from March 15, 2011 to March 15, 2013.
Contact Information
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Agency
Department of Agriculture
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Office:
Food and Nutrition Service
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Agency Contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer
Phone 703-305-1575 -
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