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USDA Cooperative Agreement for FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training and Advanced Curriculum

This opportunity is a non-competitive cooperative agreement from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for nutrition training services: - Government Buyer: - Agency: USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Sub-agency: Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) - Recipient/Vendor: - Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP) is the designated recipient - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of the Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT) program for FDPIR staff - Development and delivery of an advanced curriculum (CNCT 2.0) to build on previous training - Comprehensive nutrition education and support for agency priorities, including healthy outcomes and customer service - Notable Requirements: - $498,000 total funding for the agreement - Strict 10% indirect cost limitation for nonprofit institutions - Requires submission of a detailed project narrative and budget justification - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are involved, as this is a training and education services agreement - Period of Performance: - Just over two years, covering the full duration of the training and curriculum development

Description

This $498,000 non-competitive cooperative agreement is available to the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP) to continue offering the FDPIR nutrition paraprofessional training known as the Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT) to FDPIR staff. The program will also deliver an advanced version of the training, CNCT 2.0, to provide a more comprehensive nutrition education experience. The cooperative agreement supports projects that further the Agency's mission and priorities, including promoting healthy choices and outcomes. The period of performance is from September 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028.

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