OpportunityTitle: FY 2008 Team Nutrition Training Program Grant
CategoryExplanation: The purpose of this grant is to assist State agencies to expand and enhance training programs that incorporate and implement the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in school meal programs and meals served under other child nutrition programs. States must apply Team Nutrition&#146;s three behavior-focused strategies in their proposals:    &#173; Provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition foodservice professionals to enable them to prepare and serve nutritious meals that appeal to students.  &#173; Provide fun and interactive nutrition education for children, teachers, parents and others caregivers.  &#173; Build school and community support for creating healthy school environments that are conducive to healthy eating and physical activity.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: State agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and /or Child and Adult Care Food Program may apply. State health agencies that administer CACFP must target foodservice personnel, children and their educators and caregivers participating in CACFP.
Description: Up to $4 million is anticipated in Fiscal Year 2008 for TN Training Grants. Through a competitive grants process, TN Training Grants will be funded for the period September 30, 2008- September 30, 2010. Funding will range from:- A minimum of $50,000 up to $200,000 for an individual State (novice State included) or a coalition within a State; - Up to $350,000 for a coalition of 2 or more different States.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Please forward information to email
GrantorContactText: Leslie DavisByrd &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 7033052867