Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement through Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Management of Chronic Conditions in Schools
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
This program supports evidence-based strategies and activities to reduce the risk of children and adolescents developing chronic disease in the future, manage chronic conditions prevalent in student populations (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, food allergies, oral health) and improve academic success. Long-term outcomes include: (1) increasing the number of students who consume nutritious food and beverages, (2) increasing the number of students who participate in daily physical activity, and (3) reducing chronic health issues among students and improving health outcomes in schools.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- U.S. State Government
The intent of this listing is to improve the health and educational outcomes of youth/adolescents through the implementation of evidence-based strategies and activities within school settings. Funding eligibility is limited to state education agencies or equivalents since these agencies have the greatest likelihood of reaching Local Education Areas, schools and the youth/adolescents they serve
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. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window)(opens in new window).
Program details & compliance
Description
This program supports evidence-based strategies and activities to reduce the risk of children and adolescents developing chronic disease in the future, manage chronic conditions prevalent in student populations (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, food allergies, oral health) and improve academic success.
Mission Categories
Primary: Elementary and Secondary Education
Other categories:
Food and Nutrition for ChildrenGeneral Health and MedicalPhysical FitnessPrevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance can be used to pay for employee salaries, overheads, travel costs, and other expenses directly related to achievement of the strategies. This assistance may be used to strengthen state education agencies and Local Education Areas infrastructure, professional development and training, and technical assistance to support program and policy Implementation related to improving the school nutrition environment, physical education and physical activity, and managing chronic health conditions among students.
Restrictions
Restrictions are indicated in the NOFO posted on Grants.gov.
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