Deadline: 9-Sep-23
Applications are now open for the Equitable Access in Child Nutrition Programs (EA-CN) to support research activities that identify barriers to equitable access in the Child Nutrition Programs, as well as strategies to help overcome these barriers.
Programs, this funding opportunity will support research projects that address one of following priority areas:
- understanding the disparities that exist in the Child Nutrition Programs;
- understanding the barriers that lead to disparities; and
- understanding the tools, resources, and interventions that reduce/eliminate disparities.
Purpose
- The Child Nutrition Programs, which include the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program/Seamless Summer Option, provide nutritious meals at no or low cost to children across the country. Despite their many benefits, these programs may be underutilized by, or unevenly available to, eligible participants, especially historically and currently marginalized and underserved communities because of systems of oppression, including but not limited to systemic racism.
- The purpose of the EA-CN project is to support research activities that increase the understanding of and ability to improve equity in access to the Child Nutrition Programs, including program participation and receipt of high-quality foods and services.
- To identify the most pressing and promising areas for needed research, FRAC conducted a literature review and organized a series of listening sessions with a variety of program stakeholders and experts in spring 2023. At the end of this project, FRAC will develop and release a summary report on the project, which will include an overview of the sub-grantee projects and overarching findings.
Components
- The EA-CN project sub-grant proposals will include the following key components:
- a clear description of the research project and how it fits into the priority area(s) of interest;
- demonstrated experience working with the Child Nutrition Programs or other nutrition assistance efforts;
- plans to design and implement research that center equity and address disparities throughout the project applicants will be expected to demonstrate equity-promoting practices through their sub-grant proposal, including strategies for community-engaged research; and
- procedures that maintain the quality and integrity of all data and analyses.
Funding Information
- Total funding available: Up to $1.1 million will be available under this Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Minimum request amount: $100,000
- Maximum request amount: $250,000
- The amount of funding requested will not impact scoring priority: A proposal for a $100,000 project is just as likely to be chosen as a proposal for $250,000. Instead, projects will be scored according to the Selection Criteria.
- Sub-grant length and dates: 24 months, November 6, 2023–November 6, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible EA-CN project applicants include the following:
- public or private academic organizations;
- not-for-profit organizations; and
- state or local government organizations.
- An organization must apply as a singular applicant. Other organizations that are partnering in the project should be listed as contractors and their role explained in the application and budget narrative. Community partners who are compensated for their time are included in this category.
For more information, visit Food Research & Action Center (FRAC).