OpportunityTitle: National Organization for Nutrition Programs
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:   Applicants are limited to national organizations with the capacity, skills and  knowledge to successfully carry out identified project(s) and to those who possess the following: 1) knowledge of and experience working with state and local public health organizations, particularly health departments; 2) expertise in the field of  public health nutrition;  3) demonstrated ability to access and reach state, tribal and local level audiences; 4) ability to help states integrate nutrition strategies with physical activity and other obesity prevention strategies; 5) demonstrated skills and experience in needs assessment and training; and 6) demonstrated ability to support the National Council of State Fruit and Vegetable Coordinators, consisting of the Fruit and Vegetable Coordinators from all 50 state health departments.
Description: CDC&#146;s Procurement and Grants Office has published a program announcement entitled, &#147;National Organizations for Nutrition Programs&#148;. Approximately $2,750,000 will be available to fund one award. The purpose of this program is to enhance the capacity of state health departments to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive nutrition programs and projects, with a focus on integration with physical activity and other obesity prevention and control interventions to reduce obesity and other chronic diseases. For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at http://www.grants.gov. The estimated funding date is August 30, 2009.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: General Email
GrantorContactText: PGO TIMS &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700
CloseDateExplanation: Applications are due by 5:00pm Eastern time on closing date