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Nationwide Cooking and Nutrition Education Initiative Cooperative Agreement

This opportunity from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeks partners to launch a nationwide cooking and nutrition education initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) - Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and management of a nationwide program delivering recurring community cooking demonstrations and hands-on nutrition education. - Each recipient must conduct at least 600 cooking demonstrations during a 15-week national activation period, across at least 40 geographic locations, totaling at least 1,800 demonstrations nationwide. - Development and dissemination of standardized nutrition education materials, recipe cards, digital assets, outreach resources, and signage templates. - Provision of technical assistance, program evaluation, and data collection. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Rapid mobilization of implementation infrastructure to meet program timelines. - Activities must prioritize grocery retailers and community food access locations for demonstrations. - Compliance with federal laws and executive orders is mandatory. - Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private entities, such as nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies. - Emphasis on practical cooking skills, nutrition literacy, meal planning, budgeting, food safety, and preparation of minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods.

Description

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is offering a cooperative agreement to establish and implement a nationwide cooking and nutrition education initiative. The initiative will deliver recurring community cooking demonstrations and hands-on nutrition education to help individuals and families develop practical skills for selecting, preparing, and enjoying nutritious meals aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Recipients will coordinate a network of regional and local partners to conduct a minimum of 600 cooking demonstrations during a 15-week national activation period across at least 40 geographic locations. The program aims to reduce risk factors associated with chronic diseases and support prevention, management, and reversal of diet-related chronic conditions.

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