USDA Behind the Tray – Food Science for School Meals - Due 07/12/24

Opportunity Title:

FY24 Behind the Tray-Food Science for School Meals

Funder/Agency:

Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

Opportunity Number:

USDA-FNS-FSFORSCHOOLMEALS-24

Description:

The purpose of the Behind the Tray – Food Science for School Meals cooperative agreement, is to develop and implement a week-long in-person science-based food safety education training program. The education program is designed to enhance the food science literacy of school nutrition professionals. Program participants should learn the fundamentals of food science and food processing, with a special emphasis on food safety and food microbiology topics, learn how this information applies to their job, apply this knowledge to their nutrition programs, and how to better communicate these topics to stakeholders.

Eligibility:

• Public and state controlled institutions of higher education

• Private institutions of higher education

Award Details:

Total Amount Available:

$600,000

Maximum Award:

$600,000

Deadline:

Applications Due July 12, 2024

Opportunity Link

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