Local Food Producer Outreach, Education, and Training to Enhance Food Safety and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Compliance (U01)

 

FDA announces the availability of funding and requests applications for Local Food Producer Outreach, Education, and Training for the purpose of enhancing Food Safety and FSMA Compliance in fiscal year (FY) 2016. Projects will research and identify training, outreach and education and technical assistance needs, deliver outreach and training, and develop and adapt materials that facilitate the integration and understanding of federal food safety regulations and guidance among owners and operators of small and mid-size farms and businesses involved in local food production and processing, while taking into account diversified, sustainable, organic and identity-preserved agricultural production and processing practices.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
RFA-FD-16-002
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Food and Drug Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to the following: Community-Based Organizations, Grassroots Organizations that advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities, State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Special District Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized), Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized), Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government, U.S. Territory or Possession
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
04/21/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Lisa Ko
Grants Management Officer
Website Address
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-16-002.html
E-mail Address
lisa.ko@fda.hhs.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$1,500,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $1,500,000.00

 


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