CNP school nutrition training (o)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $499,541 Project Grant under the School Nutrition Training Grants (CFDA 10.532) program to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA). The grant, active from June 2024 to June 2026, supports CNHA in planning, developing, promoting, delivering, and evaluating workforce development and training initiatives for school nutrition professionals. The primary goal is to improve the quality and effectiveness of school meal services, with a focus on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods into child nutrition programs, particularly in tribal and Native Hawaiian communities. As a sub-grantee, CNHA has also worked with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to educate communities about the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and sanctuary designation. This federal grant award is part of the USDA's efforts to enhance skills and knowledge for professionals involved in child nutrition programs, with an emphasis on supporting allied professional organizations that serve tribal and Indigenous populations.