USDA-FNS FY15 WIC BF

The summary for the USDA-FNS FY15 WIC BF grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Food and Nutrition Service, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

USDA-FNS FY15 WIC BF: REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: WIC Breastfeeding Curricula and Training (CFDA#: 10.557)

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will fund a new competitive Cooperative Agreement award of up to $1 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 to a qualified applicant to update, develop and implement breastfeeding training curricula for use in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

Federal Grant Title:	USDA-FNS FY15 WIC BF
Federal Agency Name:	Food and Nutrition Service
Grant Categories:	Food and Nutrition
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	2
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	10.557
CFDA Descriptions:	Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
Current Application Deadline:	Sep 28, 2015
Original Application Deadline:	Sep 28, 2015
Posted Date:	Aug 13, 2015
Creation Date:	Aug 13, 2015
Archive Date:	Oct 28, 2015
Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$1,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$500,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only businesses (non-profit organizations or for-profit organizations) with extensive experience in the provision of breastfeeding education and training and breastfeeding course development are eligible for this grant opportunity. FNS will not consider applications from entities that do not fit these eligibility criteria.
There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement to participate in this grant solicitation.
Non-profit organizations are required to submit a copy of the IRS Determination Letter, form 501(c)(3) or proof of application for exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a list of their Board of Directors if applicable, and their most recent audited financial statements signed by the Treasurer or the Treasurer of the board. Educational entities are also required to submit their most recent financial statements signed by the Treasurer or Treasurer of the board. Applications submitted without these will be considered non-responsive and eliminated from consideration.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: RFA
Grant Announcement Contact: Carla Garcia Grant Officer
Grant Officer

Food and Nutrition Service 703-305-2170
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