Deadline: 31 July 2017
The Department of Health and Human services, Administration for Community Living is inviting applicants for Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services to increase the evidenced based knowledge base of nutrition providers, drive improved health outcomes for program recipients by promoting higher service quality, and increase program efficiency through innovative nutrition service delivery models.
Funding will support innovative and promising practices that move the aging network towards evidenced based practices that enhance the quality, effectiveness of nutrition services programs or outcomes within the aging services network. Innovation can include service products that appeal to caregivers (such as web-based ordering systems and carryout food products), increased involvement of volunteers (such as retired chefs), consideration of eating habits and choice (such as variable meal times, salad bars, or more fresh fruits and vegetables), new service models (testing variations and hybrid strategies) and other innovations to better serve a generation of consumers whose needs and preferences are different.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $775,000
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Award Floor: $150,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.
