Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of this program is to achieve three goals related to risk factors for illness, disability, and premature death as follows:
•Improve dietary quality to support healthy child development and reduce chronic disease
•Decrease prevalence of obesity through prevention of weight gain and maintenance of healthy weight
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
- Interstate Organization
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- U.S. State Government
Reference posted NOFOs available on Grants.gov.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
No applicants other than non-competing will be eligible for the current five year period
Program details & compliance
Description
This program is intended to fund strategies to improve dietary quality and reduce chronic disease.
Mission Categories
Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
More specific goals will be provided in funding opportunities. In general, assistance requested under this program is to:
• Implement and affect behavioral, policy, system level and environmental changes through approaches that are the most effective
• Increase the body of evidence-based approaches, educational resources and opportunities for healthy food and activity choices, access and number of healthy and affordable food and beverages outlets and places to be physically active.
• Improved dietary quality most related to the population burden of chronic disease and unhealthy child development, including micronutrients.
• Measured environmental changes in the adoption of food service, breastfeeding, nutrition, physical activity and obesity standards in schools and child care centers, schools, worksites and communities that promote and reinforce healthful behaviors and practices.
Funds may be used for costs associated with planning, data collection, organizing, and the implementation of program elements related to the objectives identified in 050 above. Recipients may expend funds for reasonable policies, systems and environmental program purposes, including personnel, travel, supplies, and services, such as contractual to reduce risk factors, prevent and delay chronic disease. Recipients may not use funds for research. Recipients may not use funds for clinical care. Recipients may not generally use funding for the purchase of furniture or equipment. Any such proposed spending must be identified in the budget. The recipient must perform a substantial role in carrying out project objectives and not merely serve as a conduit for an award to another party or provider who is ineligible.
Required Documentation
Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.
Reporting & Compliance
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