Open · USDA-FNA-FDPIR-NPT · CFDA 10.529 · Discretionary

FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement

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

$498K-$498K
Award range
Open
Status
4d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement is an open discretionary opportunity from Food and Nutrition Service, offering $498,000 -- $498,000 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 4 days.

$498K-$498K
award range
Open
4 days left
1
expected award
10.529
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement - is cataloged under number USDA-FNA-FDPIR-NPT and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.529, posted by Food and Nutrition Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 15, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $498,000 -- $498,000. It expects to issue 1 award. 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. Applications close on August 14, 2026 - roughly 4 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

$498,000 -- $498,000

Close Date

August 14, 2026

Posted

July 15, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This $498,000 non-competitive cooperative agreement is available to the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP). This cooperative agreement is a continuation of work previously initiated by FNA through a needs assessment to understand the topics Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) staff were interested in learning about in a nutrition paraprofessional training program.OKTEP will utilize this cooperative agreement to continue offering the FDPIR nutrition paraprofessional training, known as the Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT), to FDPIR staff. Additionally, OKTEP will address participant requests and deliver an advanced version of the training, CNCT 2.0, to build on previous knowledge gained through the first CNCT curriculum and provide a more comprehensive nutrition education experience for attendees.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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

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Agency Contact

Dawn Addison Grants Officer

Key Dates

Posted July 15, 2026
Close Date August 14, 2026
Archive Date September 13, 2026
Last Updated July 15, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement", offered by Food and Nutrition Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.529. This $498,000 non-competitive cooperative agreement is available to the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP). This cooperative agreement is a continuation of work previously initiated by FNA th...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $498,000 -- $498,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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