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USDA Seeks Partners for FDPIR Innovative Nutrition Education Projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is seeking applications for cooperative agreements to develop and implement innovative nutrition education projects for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). - Government Buyer: - Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Sub-agency: Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) - Office: Grants and Fiscal Policy Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to eligible organizations and agencies. - Products/Services Requested: - Development, design, and implementation of culturally appropriate nutrition education projects for FDPIR participants and staff - Creation of educational resources such as posters, pamphlets, curricula, webinars, recipe cards, newsletters, calendars, signage, and training programs - All resources must promote USDA Foods and align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must be innovative and culturally appropriate for Tribal communities - Nutrition education must support all Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and State agencies administering FDPIR, not just a subset - Facilitation of partnerships for sustainable nutrition education, food safety, and wellness promotion - Eligible applicants include ITOs, State agencies, eligible Tribal entities, nonprofit or private organizations, and accredited academic institutions (including Tribal colleges and universities) - Up to two cooperative agreements will be awarded, each ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, for a total of up to $500,000 in funding

Description

The USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is seeking cooperative agreements with organizations or agencies experienced in working with Tribal communities to develop, design, and implement an innovative nutrition education project for participants and program staff of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The project aims to provide culturally appropriate nutrition education activities and programming that promote USDA Foods and align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. The cooperative agreement will support nutrition education for all Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and State agencies administering FDPIR, with a performance period from September 2026 to September 2028. Up to two awards will be made, ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 each.

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