USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-Mobile Technology for CN Innovation Laboratory
Agency: Food and Nutrition Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.538 -- Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Innovation Laboratory
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This is an announcement is subject to the availability of funds for one new cooperative agreement for FY 2017-2020 with a public or private Academic or Research Institution. The USDA anticipates awarding up to $1.5 million in grant funding to support the creation of a Mobile Technology for Child Nutrition Research Innovation Laboratory. This “lab” will support the development, testing and implementation of innovative mobile technology-based solutions to improve services, effectiveness, participation, and customer satisfaction in the Child Nutrition (CN) programs through subgrants. Subgrantees may...
include partnerships between State and local programs, researchers, and small businesses that are well-positioned to develop and test the effectiveness of novel mobile applications for consideration and eventual use by FNS and State agencies. FNS has a particular interest in mobile technology solutions that integrate behavioral economic approaches in their design. Mobile applications developed under this grant should support the activities of those who administer Child Nutrition programs and/or improve service delivery for program participants.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
The eligible applicant should be a public or private academic or research institution
Grantor contact information
Description
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer
Kimberly Shields
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| CN_mobile_tech_new_02142017_FINAL_3-16-2017.pdf | OPS Tech RFA | Apr 3, 2017 04:11 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 5, 2017
Award
$1,500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-CN-FY17-OPS-MOBILE-TECH-INNO-LAB
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Food and nutrition
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
April 3, 2017
Archive date:
July 5, 2017
