FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement
🏛 Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS1)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP) only. OKTEP is a specific tribal organization working with the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
This is a non-competitive continuation cooperative agreement. The organization must be actively engaged in FDPIR nutrition training and have capacity to deliver statewide paraprofessional training.
The award supports continuation and expansion of the Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT) program. Activities include delivering nutrition paraprofessional training to FDPIR staff and developing an advanced training curriculum (CNCT 2.0).
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Program description
This $498,000 non-competitive cooperative agreement is available to the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP). This cooperative agreement is a continuation of work previously initiated by FNA through a needs assessment to understand the topics Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) staff were interested in learning about in a nutrition paraprofessional training program.
OKTEP will utilize this cooperative agreement to continue offering the FDPIR nutrition paraprofessional training, known as the Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT), to FDPIR staff. Additionally, OKTEP will address participant requests and deliver an advanced version of the training, CNCT 2.0, to build on previous knowledge gained through the first CNCT curriculum and provide a more comprehensive nutrition education experience for attendees.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Proof of OKTEP status and authorization
- Evidence of prior FDPIR needs assessment
- CNCT curriculum documentation
- Tribal program partnership letters
Program contact
- 👤 Dawn Washington Grants Officer
- 📧 dawn.addison@usda.gov
- 📞 703-305-2450
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 10.529 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.529). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $2,400,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $498,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP). This is a non-competitive, continuation-only opportunity.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is August 14, 2026. This is a fixed date with no rolling acceptance.
What activities does this grant support?
Delivering nutrition paraprofessional training to FDPIR staff and developing advanced curriculum. Training includes the Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT) and CNCT 2.0 programs.
How much is the award?
The fixed award amount is $498,000. Cost sharing is not required.
Is this grant competitive?
No. This is a non-competitive continuation cooperative agreement available only to OKTEP based on prior work and needs assessment.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize continuity with previous FDPIR needs assessment work. Show how prior findings informed this proposal.
- Detail specific CNCT curriculum components and outcomes from initial training delivery. Include participant feedback and attendance numbers.
- Provide a clear plan for CNCT 2.0 development with identified advanced topics based on staff requests.
- Document partnerships with FDPIR programs across Oklahoma. Show statewide reach and tribal engagement.
- Include detailed budget narrative tied directly to training delivery, curriculum development, and staff time.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Not clearly linking CNCT 2.0 to documented participant feedback and advanced learning needs. Failing to demonstrate statewide tribal program engagement and realistic training capacity.
Submitting a generic training proposal without showing continuation of prior work or specific improvements from the needs assessment.
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