CNP team nutrition

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Team Nutrition Grants program (CFDA 10.574) to the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), effective September 15, 2023 through September 30, 2026. The CNP TEAM NUTRITION initiative will fund technical assistance, training, and educational resources for school nutrition professionals, students, and families in Washington to improve children's lifelong healthy eating and physical activity habits. Through this multi-year Project Grant, OSPI will develop standardized recipes, promote USDA nutrition programs, and build state and local capacity to deliver nutrition education aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA Food Guidance System. As the lead state education agency, OSPI will collaborate with over 100 local education agencies, educational service districts, community organizations, tribes, and other partners to effectively steward these federal resources and deliver essential nutrition education services throughout Washington.