FY18 Center for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs
Agency: Food and Nutrition Service
- 10.585 -- FNS Food Safety Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) seeks to re-compete its Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs and continue it as the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs. FNS administers USDA nutrition assistance programs including the NSLP, SBP, CACFP, SFSP, and others.
The Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs, hereafter referred to as the Center, will provide leadership in advancing food safety research and practices within USDA FNS nutrition assistance programs. The Center will conduct research and use innovative techniques to disseminate research results to effectively address the food safety needs of Child Nutrition Program stakeholders. To achieve its mission, the Center will be comprised of an interdisciplinary team that promotes the use of best practices and collaboration among stakeholders.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
carla.garcia@fns.usda.gov
Documents
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Link to additional information
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Archived: October 7, 2019
Award
$600,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$600,000
Award Minimum
$600,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-FNS-FS-KSU-2019
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Food and nutrition
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 22, 2019
Archive date:
October 7, 2019
