Cooperative Agreement U18FD008674
- This $548,445 Cooperative Agreement award from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the FDA Research program (CFDA 93.103), will fund a pilot research study on contaminant levels and ultra-processed food prevalence in school meals served by the Newfield Central School District in Newfield, New York. The study will generate systematic data on the impact of food processing practices on contaminant exposure in institutional food service settings, as well as evaluate the feasibility and...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the FDA Research program (CFDA 93.103) provides $1,249,999 to the Ozark School District in Arkansas to investigate contaminants in school meals and support the transition to healthier food systems. The project will conduct a yearlong comparative study of ultra-processed vendor-provided meals versus scratch-cooked, farm-fresh alternatives, testing for contaminants such as sodium, preservatives, heavy metals, and...
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its FDA Research Program (CFDA 93.103), awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Magazine School District in Arkansas. The project, titled "Arkansas's FRESH Network: Assisting Magazine School District with Understanding Contaminants in School Meals and Transitioning to Better Food Systems," aims to pilot a transformative school meal model in participating districts across Arkansas. The key products and services to be delivered...
- This $2,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FDA Research, CFDA 93.103) will support a pilot study conducted by the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) in Brownsville, TX. The study aims to generate systematic evidence on contaminant levels in National School Lunch Program meals and assess how menu composition affects contaminant exposure. The research will also contribute data on the feasibility and effectiveness of large-scale...
- This $750,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FDA), under the FDA Research program (CFDA 93.103), will assist the Lamar School District in Arkansas with understanding contaminants in school meals and transitioning to better food systems. The project involves nutritional and contaminant testing of both vendor-supplied and scratch-cooked meals, robust student engagement through taste tests and surveys, and professional development for school...
- This $2,000,000.00 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Research program (CFDA 93.103) supports an intervention to reduce ultra-processed foods (UPFs) served in Seattle Public Schools, the largest school district in Washington state. The key activities include: Expanding scratch-cooked meals by investing in kitchen equipment and staff training to replace pre-packaged, UPFs and reduce potential contaminants. Sourcing locally grown produce and proteins in...
- The Franklin Special School District has been awarded a $1,750,000 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition under the FDA Research program (CFDA 93.103). The award, valid from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, will fund a study on contaminants in school meals. The Franklin Special School District, a local government entity in Franklin, Tennessee, has demonstrated its capacity to manage federal grant awards and engage in...
- The Groton Central School District (Groton CSD) was awarded a $403,507 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), funded under the FDA Research program (CFDA 93.103). The project, titled "Research Study of Contaminants in School Meals: Scratch Cooking Intervention in Groton Central School District," will run from August 2025 to July 2027. The primary objectives of this pilot study are to generate systematic evidence on contaminant levels in National...
- This $8,875,564.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service is for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582). The grant will provide cash assistance to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to distribute free fresh fruits and vegetables to economically disadvantaged elementary schools across New York. The primary objectives are to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, promote healthy eating habits, and enhance overall...
- The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $1.19 million Project Grant to the District of Columbia Government under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (CFDA 10.582) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provides cash grants to assist States in providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Under this award, the...
This $1,163,458 Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food and Drug Administration Research program (CFDA 93.103), is intended to help the Charter School City of Cape Coral (operating as Oasis Charter Schools) purchase fresh, whole foods and reduce harmful elements in food served to students. The award, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026, will support the establishment and expansion of research, demonstration, and educational initiatives related to whole food nutrition in the educational setting. This aligns with the program's objectives to assist organizations in improving research, demonstration, education, and information dissemination activities related to FDA-regulated products and public health. The school has a history of participating in federal nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, demonstrating its commitment to providing nutritious meals and promoting healthy eating habits for students.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.2m | 8/1/25 |