Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Nutrition Education Grant
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Kimberly Shields
kimberly.shields@usda.gov
Grants for projects to provide nutrition education to participants in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) program.
Desired outcomes include:
- Improve nutrition-related skills and behaviors among FDPIR participants, resulting in healthier food choices and a better understanding of healthy ways to prepare USDA Foods provided in the FDPIR food package
- Foster tribal capacity to provide nutrition education through the development of nutrition education resources, such as lesson materials and videos, and facilities, such as food demonstration spaces and educational gardens
- Strengthen existing partnerships to provide sustainable nutrition education and wellness promotion programs in Tribal communities
Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and state agencies (SAs) that currently administer FDPIR are eligible applicants.
Award ceiling: $214,000
Award floor: $2,000
Estimated number of awards: 15
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