FDA’s Integrated Food Safety System Training Delivery and Development
🏛 Food and Drug Administration (HHS-FDA)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for training delivery and development focused on food safety systems, offered by the FDA. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions (including universities, community colleges, and trade schools), state and local health departments, and other government agencies. Tribal organizations and eligible contractors may also apply. The grant supports development of curriculum, training programs, and educational materials for food safety professionals and workforce development. Geographic scope is national. Activities funded may include creating standardized training modules, delivering food safety education, and building organizational capacity to support food safety system improvements. Preference may be given to applicants serving rural areas, minority communities, or addressing food safety gaps in underserved regions.
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Program description
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the advancement of a nationwide, Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project narrative (typically 10-25 pages) describing food safety need, training approach, and outcomes
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation (IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, audited financial statements)
- Resumes of key project staff
- Letters of support from food safety partners and stakeholders
- Evaluation plan with specific metrics and data collection methods
- Sustainability and dissemination plan
- Commitment letters from in-kind partners or host organizations (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Patrick Johnson Grants Management Specialist
- 📧 patrick.johnson@fda.hhs.gov
- 📞 patrick.johnson@fda.hhs.gov
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.103 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$121,795,918
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$76,105,626
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$50,217,964
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$47,940,304
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$36,000,000
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$35,573,997
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$35,391,995
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$30,732,300
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$23,332,999
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$21,347,288
Top States by Funding
- AZ 3 awards $131.4M
- MD 7 awards $108.7M
- CA 9 awards $106.5M
- VA 5 awards $96.6M
- PA 10 awards $77.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.103). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2016 | $170,482,435 | |
| 2017 est. | $208,900,832 | |
| 2018 | $173,077,408 | |
| 2019 | $198,507,896 | |
| 2020 | $212,448,590 | |
| 2021 | $218,918,739 | |
| 2022 est. | $255,910,458 | |
| 2023 est. | $246,894,600 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this FDA food safety training grant?
Typically 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, state and local health departments, tribal organizations, and government agencies can apply. For-profit entities are generally ineligible unless serving as subcontractors to eligible lead applicants.
What types of food safety training activities are fundable?
Common activities include developing food safety curriculum, delivering professional training programs, creating educational materials, training trainers, and building capacity for food safety workforce development. Both in-person and online delivery may be supported.
When are applications typically due?
The application opens July 21, 2025. A specific deadline is not yet posted; check Grants.gov and FDA.gov for the exact deadline, typically 30-90 days after opening.
How competitive is this grant and what should I expect?
FDA training grants are moderately to highly competitive. Successful applications demonstrate strong partnerships, clear learning outcomes, sustainability plans, and alignment with FDA's food safety priorities. Budget requests typically range from $100,000 to $500,000+ for multi-year projects.
What funding level should I anticipate?
Award amounts vary based on project scope and organizational capacity. Typical grants range from $150,000 to $400,000 annually. Multi-year funding (2-3 years) is common for development and delivery initiatives.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly articulate the food safety gap or workforce need your training addresses. Reference FDA priorities, industry data, and stakeholder feedback to establish urgency.
- Build strong partnerships with universities, industry associations, health departments, and employer groups to demonstrate demand, leverage resources, and improve sustainability.
- Detail learning outcomes and evaluation metrics. Show how trainees will demonstrate competency and how you'll measure program effectiveness and impact on the food safety system.
- Develop a sustainability and dissemination strategy. FDA wants training that will be used beyond the grant period—include plans for scaling, licensing, or revenue generation.
- Budget realistically for curriculum development, instructor time, technology platforms, and evaluation. Include costs for pilot testing and revision cycles if developing new training.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail to demonstrate genuine workforce demand or stakeholder buy-in for the proposed training. Weak evaluation plans that focus on attendance rather than competency gains or behavioral change also commonly result in rejection. Additionally, applicants underestimate the time and cost needed for quality curriculum development and fail to show how the training will persist and scale after federal funding ends.
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