Description
The USDA's Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is seeking to enter into a cooperative agreement with an organization to develop, design, and implement an innovative nutrition education project for participants and program staff of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The project will provide participants with culturally appropriate nutrition education activities and programming that promote USDA Foods and support healthy choices and outcomes. The goal is to develop and deliver an innovative nutrition education project that aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and enhances existing FDPIR nutrition education offerings. Key objectives include developing and promoting culturally appropriate food and nutrition programming, facilitating partnerships for sustainable nutrition education, and providing resources and training for FDPIR program operators and staff.
• The project will focus on promoting USDA Foods and supporting healthy outcomes for FDPIR participants.
• The cooperator will work with Tribal communities and other partners to develop and deliver the nutrition education project.
• The project must align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and support the efforts of FDPIR program staff.
• The cooperator will be required to report on progress toward the project's objectives and outcomes.