Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs

 

The purpose of this program is to achieve three goals related to risk factors for illness, disability, and premature death as follows: Improve dietary quality to support healthy child development and reduce chronic disease Decrease prevalence of obesity through prevention of weight gain and maintenance of healthy weight

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.649
Federal Agency/Office
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Public Health Service Act , Title 42, Section 243, 247b(k)(2), Section 301(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. section 241(a), as amended.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Reference posted NOFOs available on Grants.gov.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Additional eligibility requirements may apply for funding opportunities that address high needs/risks and disparate populations.
Credentials/Documentation
Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. n/a
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Deadlines
Check Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 120 to 180 days. No applicants other than non-competing will be eligible for the current five year period
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
From 120 to 180 days. Cooperative agreement period of performance is 1 to 5 years. After initial awards, and subject to availability of funds, projects may be continued non-competitively contingent upon satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports) and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal government.
How are proposals selected?
Applications will be evaluated on the review criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements (NOFOs). In general, the review and selection process of complete and responsive applications to the NOFO consists of determination of the scientific and technical merit by objective or peer review, availability of funds, and relevance of program priorities and the priorities of CDC.
How may assistance be used?
More specific goals will be provided in funding opportunities. In general, assistance requested under this program is to: • Implement and affect behavioral, policy, system level and environmental changes through approaches that are the most effective • Increase the body of evidence-based approaches, educational resources and opportunities for healthy food and activity choices, access and number of healthy and affordable food and beverages outlets and places to be physically active. • Improved dietary quality most related to the population burden of chronic disease and unhealthy child development, including micronutrients. • Measured environmental changes in the adoption of food service, breastfeeding, nutrition, physical activity and obesity standards in schools and child care centers, schools, worksites and communities that promote and reinforce healthful behaviors and practices. Funds may be used for costs associated with planning, data collection, organizing, and the implementation of program elements related to the objectives identified in 050 above. Recipients may expend funds for reasonable policies, systems and environmental program purposes, including personnel, travel, supplies, and services, such as contractual to reduce risk factors, prevent and delay chronic disease. Recipients may not use funds for research. Recipients may not use funds for clinical care. Recipients may not generally use funding for the purchase of furniture or equipment. Any such proposed spending must be identified in the budget. The recipient must perform a substantial role in carrying out project objectives and not merely serve as a conduit for an award to another party or provider who is ineligible.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and performance/progress reports are required. Final FFRs and performance reports are required. Other reporting may be required and will be outlined in the NOFO or the Notice of Award.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
In accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75, there is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with a period of performance of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the recipient. Notice of Award
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Sheryl Heard
4770Buford Hwy, NE, NCCDPHP
Atlanta, GA 30341 US
slh3@cdc.gov
Phone: 770 488 2855
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$750,000.00; FY 23 est $750,000.00; FY 24 est $750,000.00; FY 21$173,611.00; FY 20$750,000.00; FY 19$750,000.00; FY 18$675,000.00; FY 17$750,000.00; FY 16$750,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average award depends on funding opportunity announcement.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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