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Healthy Meals Incentives RFA – School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-GrantsHealthy Meals Incentives
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has established the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative to improve the nutritional quality of school meals through food systems transformation, school food authority recognition and technical assistance, the generation and sharing of innovative ideas and tested practices, and grants.
Starting in spring 2023, FNS will support the development and innovative solutions for K-12 food service transformation. Through partnerships between various entities, the goal is to create a resilient, equitable, and nutritious school food system. As part of these grants, grantees will work with industry partners (agricultural producers, growers, processors, etc.) to develop creative solutions to provide nutritious foods for school meals.
Development and Implementation of HMI School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants
A Request for Applications for the fiscal year 2023 Development and Implementation of Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants Cooperative Agreement is now available at Grants.gov.
FNS expects to award $50 million in total funding through a competitive award process for use over the grant period through up to four (4) cooperative agreements.
Find more information about the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Here are our 10 most downloaded publications in 2022! Number 10: Serving School Meals to Preschoolers https://t.co/dz5NYvLIWz https://t.co/qY3LWXcmQp  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Need to check the status of a Child Nutrition (CN) label? The CN Label Verification Report makes it easy for school meals Program operators to verify which products have valid CN labels. Look here for more information: https://t.co/QZhQynZ5RD https://t.co/DsK7MIZJf1  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: Congrats @epsBOARD Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School for earning @NJDA 2022 FFVP Very Impressive Produce award. The… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: January's #CICN Webinar is a playback of Menu Strategies for Special Diets and Allergens. Learn how to help students w… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Need a little dance break? We’ve “bean” there! Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program can order print copies of these fun posters: https://t.co/69kTmSXIA9 https://t.co/KGhDE2s90o  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Looking to give back during the holiday season? Canned and dried beans are often a staple on food drive wish lists. See how you can donate non-perishable foods from each food group: https://t.co/lb1sf4Zhev https://t.co/fzBcys8UlE  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition More beans please! These tasty Cheesy Bean Tostadas are a fun and easy way to add beans to your menu. Watch this short video and download the recipe at https://t.co/GeeR8GimP8 #CACFP https://t.co/wesrcgeWXv  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition DYK? Child Nutrition Program operators can create real-time shopping lists with the Food Buying Guide (FBG) Calculator. FBG Mobile App users can make and take their lists on the go! https://t.co/SzT8WjA2XL https://t.co/pyUq7pyN8G  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Operadores de Programas de Nutrición Infantil: ¡Ordene gratuitamente libros para lectores principiantes en el jardín de niños (y sus familias)! https://t.co/lxb3NYFNTn https://t.co/qbx8tQ6Ryw  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Child Nutrition Program operators: Order free emergent reader mini books for the kindergarteners (and their families) in your life! https://t.co/Y7ur5bSXI8 https://t.co/HXCeiNguJY  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDA: Happy Birthday @SecVilsack 🎉🎉 Thank you for your leadership and looking after the daily concerns and needs of America's farmers,… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition New quiz alert! Child Nutrition Program operators can test their whole grains knowledge using this fun new web quiz: https://t.co/zTWNNo7CtL https://t.co/KkrQxAgb2n  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: Check out the new Team Nutrition Training Grant State Agency developed Recipes on the #CNRB today! https://t.co/1GWHJx… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition CACFP providers: Have you tried this savory breakfast pizza with lean turkey sausage, eggs, and hashbrowns? It’s sure to be a favorite! https://t.co/7obK2G5D7a https://t.co/ZNrYkLd4Ht  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: Create your own cookbook out of hundreds of child nutrition recipes by visiting the Child Nutrition Recipe Box! https:… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @SecVilsack: .@USDA nutrition programs serve 1-in-4 Americans over the course of a year and provide children and income eligible people… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: This year, Nevada extended universal free meals across the state. This week FNS Administrator Cindy Long stopped by McCa… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition The Mega Meatball recipe was mega popular with middle and high school students during taste tests. Check out this new standardized recipe developed by the Minnesota Department of Education! https://t.co/mAjpZH5jOH @MnDeptEd https://t.co/oWJcfpwtC9  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: Are you a school menu planner? Scoping Out Sodium in School Meals is #New on #iLearn! Learn to identify and select low… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: USDA Foods has a dual mission of supporting domestic agriculture and providing #nutritiousfoods to schools. Learn how US… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition This interactive student workbook is filled with 19 activities that explore Discover MyPlate lesson topics for kindergarteners: https://t.co/NT3y9uM48B. Available in print for Child Nutrition Program operators at https://t.co/rPOQby36gz https://t.co/PW4PE9ays2  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Welcome winter with “The Snowman,” “The Snowball Toss,” and “The Sleigh Pull” celebration activities for young children. Check out the Discover MyPlate Teacher’s Guide (page 62) for details: https://t.co/JjXtOtS3yM https://t.co/OYfllgS534  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Help prevent the spread of germs. Wash your hands before handling and eating food. #NationalHandwashingAwarenessWeek https://t.co/dkKaJvQstv  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Food Buying Guide (FBG) trainings are available for all Child Nutrition Program operators. Check out training modules on the FBG Calculator, Recipe Analysis Workbook, and Exhibit A Grains Tool. https://t.co/xGl9rgWFZt https://t.co/O4jw7cuV9D  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Use this interactive bingo-style game to engage participants at your next CACFP training on serving milk! Program operators can request free game kits in English and Spanish while supplies last. Learn more: https://t.co/dgSxn4kuNe https://t.co/tZ7Od2jJMr  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition The Discover MyPlate Look and Cook Recipes offer kids a simple and visual way to prepare healthy snacks. Available in English on one side, Spanish on the other. Child Nutrition Program operators can request free print copies at https://t.co/N6dXFOZhMs https://t.co/hqwXTGMSV8  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Las recetas Descubre MiPlato: mira y cocina ofrecen a los niños una manera simple y visual de preparar meriendas saludables. Disponible en inglés y en español. Los operadores de Programas de Nutrición Infantil pueden solicitar copias gratuitas en https://t.co/N6dXFPgSE0 https://t.co/dilflfqIq2  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Are you a Child Nutrition Program operator? Order free printed materials to help your kindergarten students discover MyPlate today. Explore and order materials at https://t.co/ntD5k511KJ https://t.co/U9Th9OEQ69  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: Checkout iLearn's newest course to learn the knowledge and skills to use grains ounce equivalents, and how to prepare… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Interested in applying for the School Food System Transformation Challenge Cooperative Agreement? Attend our informational webinar on Wednesday, December 7 at 2:00 pm EST. https://t.co/HeyZxLCJhN https://t.co/T1H3TWZ7lG  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Find free handwashing photos in Team Nutrition’s Flickr album! https://t.co/T7HWpafC3v #NationalHandwashingAwarenessWeek https://t.co/g4tMKfq6VX  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Los libros para lectores principiantes en el jardín de niños pueden ayudarlos a leer y escribir, mientras aprenden de los cinco grupos de alimentos y MiPlato. Los operadores de Programas de Nutrición Infantil pueden solicitar copias gratuitas en https://t.co/lxb3NYFNTn https://t.co/sT9uOaxrml  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition These Emergent Reader books feature kindergarten-level sight words that can help children build literacy skills while learning about the five food groups and MyPlate. Child Nutrition Program operators can request free copies at https://t.co/Y7ur5bSXI8 https://t.co/jwqjRUpgpI  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Make healthy habits part of the fun this holiday season. Use cookie cutters to cut fruits, low-fat cheese, or breads into shapes that fit the theme of your celebration! https://t.co/Rq3VP7EKe5 #CookieCutterWeek #CACFP https://t.co/uG7ibOI1Ze  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: #DYK: Farm to preschool activities can increase children’s willingness to try new foods and help them become familiar wi… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDA_ARS: Hey STEM Teachers! We need your help! ARS scientists developed a new, unique pepper that needs a name. We’re looking for idea… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Now available! The CACFP Trainer’s Tools: Milk Aide magnet is a quick visual reminder of the different milk requirements under the meal patterns in the CACFP. Program operators can request free magnets in English https://t.co/qwe0USIask and Spanish https://t.co/hc4NPHzVhf https://t.co/TBEjn7BRkN  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Attending the USDA/State Agency Meeting? Are you new to school nutrition or need a refresher on menu planning resources? Join us for a hands-on preconference workshop on Monday, December 5, that will guide you through Team Nutrition’s tools and resources. https://t.co/mdQt1ZYPo5  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @SecVilsack: All children - regardless of zip code or income - should have access to healthy lunch at school. https://t.co/GNVGtXzcve  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Have you used the Professional Standards training reward badges? These can be a fun way to promote training and recognize your School Nutrition team for completing their requirements. https://t.co/Yd5YP2NW4t https://t.co/JkUlXgd2N8  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Attention school nutrition professionals! Check out the revised Whole Grain Resource. It’s your must-have guide to serving and crediting grains in school meals. https://t.co/CmNY8zmbXd https://t.co/GeiLXprVaG  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: #DYK: Tribal communities are growing gardens of all forms from medicinal gardens and small community gardens to larger f… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition This Very Berry Parfait is layered in goodness! Get the kids involved in assembling this tasty snack: https://t.co/qZ9q9mo9ID #CACFP #NationalParfaitDay https://t.co/3bxhB6mmPy  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDA: Don't let common food safety myths ruin your Thanksgiving! Here are 3⃣ myth busters for Turkey Day ⬇️ https://t.co/CBUGB7JAEu |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @SecVilsack: .@USDA programs like SNAP, WIC and the National School Lunch Program provide millions with access to healthy, nutritious fo… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Try out this Central Valley Harvest Bake for School Meals, which uses delicious seasonal sweet potatoes that your students will love! https://t.co/OIKs5kWlB9 https://t.co/8lMuVXsJE3  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Final Reminder: Applications for the Cooperative Agreement for the Development and Implementation of Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards and Sub-Grants for School Food Authorities are due by November 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. https://t.co/gvW6xeYi1Q https://t.co/5vpHrF9Hxi  |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: Learn how schools and tribes are integrating traditional foods into child nutrition programs, buying traditional foods l… |
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| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition The batata dulce or sweet potato is a root vegetable native to Central and South America, Mexico, and the West Indies. This combination of apples & batatas dulces creates a delicious sweet and savory dish! Get the recipe: https://t.co/3RBsggG2kY #SweetPotatoAwarenessMonth #CACFP https://t.co/P3by764lU7  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program can request these free posters to promote their upcoming student taste-test events: https://t.co/5NXizOX2pY https://t.co/PeIlDcjOYC  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Share these free graphics on social media to help spread the word about your school's upcoming taste-test event: https://t.co/4Xv7pxCXgy https://t.co/EBjhyc3ed6  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program can now request free printed copies of the Stronger With School Meals Activity Booklets for elementary-aged students. Available in packs of 50 booklets while supplies last: https://t.co/djNKFYfdFs https://t.co/jm6FQIj0sH  |
| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition This short video shows the benefits of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success: https://t.co/JGAfdTD9KN #BacktoSchool https://t.co/hvUhedslKR  |