Food Safety and Nutrition

CFDA 93.486 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$83M FY2026
$83M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

Food Safety and Nutrition initiatives support innovative approaches to ensuring food is a source of wellness.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applicants should review the individual Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) issued under this assistance listing to review the award procedures.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance

Description

Food Safety and Nutrition initiatives fund science-based approaches to preventing foodborne illness, reducing diet related chronic disease, ensuring chemicals in food are safe, and training to strengthen the regulatory workforce.

Mission Categories

Primary: Food Safety and Inspection

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Applicants should review the individual Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) and Notice of Awards issued under this assistance listing for more information about how the assistance may be used.

Restrictions

Applicants should review the individual Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) and Notice of Award issued under this assistance listing for more information about funding restrictions.

Required Documentation

Applicants should review the individual Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) issued under this assistance listing to learn more about the credentials or documentation required to apply.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Kimberly M. Pendleton — Chief Grants Management Officer
2404027610
11601 Landsdown Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-20. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:42:58.