FY 2026 FDPIR NUTRITION EDUCATION

USDA-FNS1 Posted USDA-FNA-FDPIR-NUT-ED-2026

Description

USDA’S Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) seeks to enter into a cooperative agreement(s) with an organization(s)/agency(ies) with expertise in working with Tribal communities who can develop, design, and implement an innovative nutrition education project for participants and program staff of the FDPIR. A maximum of $500,000 will be made available for this opportunity for the period of performance from September 2026 to September 2028. The goal for this project is to develop and deliver an innovative nutrition education project. This project will provide participants receiving benefits and services from Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and State agencies that administer FDPIR with culturally appropriate nutrition education activities and programming that promote USDA Foods and support Secretary Brooke Rollins’ priority to strengthen strategies that encourage healthy choices, healthy outcomes, and healthy families. The tools and resources developed under this cooperative agreement must align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025 – 2030 ( Dietary Guidelines ) and support the efforts of FDPIR program staff in conducting nutrition education activities for FDPIR participants who receive USDA Foods.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are ITOs and State agencies that administer FDPIR, nonprofit or private organizations, accredited public or private academic institution of higher education including Tribal colleges and universities, and eligible Tribal entities as defined in 25 U.S.C. § 5304 or a national Tribal organization. Please read the RFA thoroughly for full eligibility requirements, available in Section 3
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$100,000.00
Award Ceiling
$500,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$500,000.00
Expected Awards
2
Key Dates
Posted
June 22, 2026
Closes
July 31, 2026
Archive Date
August 30, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Code
USDA-FNS1
Funding Instrument
Other