Closed · USDA-FNA-2026-TNTG · CFDA 10.574 · Discretionary

FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by Food and Nutrition Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$500K-$1M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 31, 2026
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Food and Nutrition Service that offered $500,000 -- $1,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$500K-$1M
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
10.574
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants - is cataloged under number USDA-FNA-2026-TNTG and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.574, posted by Food and Nutrition Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 1, 2026 and last updated on July 24, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $500,000 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 31, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$500,000 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

July 31, 2026

Posted

July 1, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The goal of the FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures is to enhance training for child nutrition professionals to improve meal quality, support wellness policies and nutrition education that emphasize whole, minimally processed foods, and build sustainable infrastructure for NSLP, SBP, SFSP, and CACFP program operators. Applicants have the option of selecting one of the two objectives below. Applicants must select only one (1) grant objective. Grant Objective #1: Deliver training and technical assistance to child nutrition professionals in the School Meals Programs to improve meal planning and preparation in line with the Dietary Guidelines, while promoting nutrition education and fostering healthy school environments that support nutritious food choices and active lifestyles. Proposals must focus on all three (3) School Meals Programs: NSLP, SBP and SFSP. Grant Objective #2: Provide training, mentorship, and technical assistance to CACFP providers to enhance meal planning and preparation for children and adults, while delivering nutrition education through multiple channels and promoting healthy food environments at CACFP sites. An informational webinar was pre-recorded and can be viewed here: https://www.fna.usda.gov/tn/training-grants/webinar-2026

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 00. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Anna J Arrowsmith Grants Officer

Key Dates

Posted July 1, 2026
Close Date July 31, 2026
Archive Date August 30, 2026
Last Updated July 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants", offered by Food and Nutrition Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.574. The goal of the FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures is to enhance training for child nutrition professionals to improve meal quality, support wellness policies and nutriti...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 31, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $500,000 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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