OpportunityTitle: FY 2010 Team Nutrition Training Grant
CategoryExplanation: The purpose of this grant is for State agencies to expand and enhance their training programs that incorporate and implement the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA Foods in meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the School Breakfast Program (SBP). States must apply Team Nutrition&#146;s three behavior-focused strategies in their proposals:    &#173; Provide training and technical assistance to school 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 NSLP and/or the SBP may apply.
Description: Up to $5.5 million is anticipated in Fiscal Year 2010 for TN Training Grants. Through a competitive grants process, TN Training Grants will be funded for the period September 30, 2010- September 30, 2012. Up to $350,000 may be requested per State agency. The submission of an application does NOT guarantee funding. Funding for approved TN Training Grants will be provided through the Grant Award/Letter of Credit process, in the same manner as other Federal funds, upon receipt of a properly executed Federal-State TN Training Grant Agreement and subject to availability of funding. All TN Training Grant funds must be obligated and all activities under the TN Training Grant must be completed by September 30, 2012.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Email address
GrantorContactText: Leslie DavisByrd &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 703-305-2867