Description
The Food and Nutrition Service is providing funding for nutrition education services to State Agencies and Indian Tribal Organizations participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. The goal of this funding is to support nutrition education activities that promote healthy eating habits and improve nutrition-related skills among FDPIR participants.
Some examples of projects that may be funded include:
* Creating and disseminating culturally relevant nutrition education resources
* Conducting community outreach and healthy cooking demonstrations
* Developing and implementing community tribal wellness policies
* Providing nutrition education lessons in school gardens
Eligible applicants include Indian Tribal Organizations and State Agencies that administer FDPIR. The application must be submitted by a current FDPIR allowance holder.