FY26_TNTG_RFA_Appendix_A__Project_Work_Plan.docx

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This is a Project Work Plan template for the FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant, designed to guide applicants in developing comprehensive grant applications for a three-year performance period from September 2026 through September 2029. The template requires applicants to select one of two objectives: Objective #1 focuses on delivering training and technical assistance to child nutrition professionals in school meal programs (NSLP, SBP, SFSP) to improve meal planning, preparation, nutrition education, and healthy school environments aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030; Objective #2 targets training and mentorship for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) providers at child care centers, family child care homes, and adult day care centers to enhance meal planning and nutrition education through multiple communication channels while building healthy food environments.

The template mandates completion of several key sections including organizational and project director information, executive summary, evaluation plan with six performance measures (four mandatory and two additional), detailed program activities aligned with three sub-elements for each objective, project timeline with key activities and assigned personnel, and project management documentation. Applicants must submit staffing plans identifying full-time equivalents devoted to the grant, letters of commitment from the Project Director and Team Nutrition Coordinator, current resumes for all grant-funded staff, and organizational charts. The template specifies that a Team Nutrition Coordinator must be hired within the first six months of the grant period and requires documentation of organizational capacity, experience with relevant child nutrition programs, and quality assurance strategies. All application materials must be submitted through Grants.gov as specified in the formal RFA package.

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TEAM NUTRITION TRAINING GRANT: Project Work Plan Although not required, applicants are encouraged to use this template in its entirety for the selected objective. The period of performance for this year’s grant will be from September 2026 -September 2029. A complete application includes all the following and the attachments as found in Section 4:

OMB No. 0584-0512

Applicant Organization Must match box 8 of the SF-424

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Mailing Address:

☐ Check if same as above

Project Director:

Person responsible for signing any documentation should be rewarded. Much match box 21 of the SF-424

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Mailing Address: ☐ Check if same as above

Project Coordinator (if available) This cannot be the same person listed above.

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Mailing Address: ☐ Check if same as above

Organizational Classification Applicant Entity Type Select the applicant type as defined in Section 3.1, Eligible Applicants of the RFA ☐ State Agency

USDA Child Nutrition Programs Select each program currently administered.

☐ NSLP

☐ SBP

☐ CACFP

☐ SFSP

Grant Application Project Selection Select one (1) objective below. Applicants may only apply to one objective.

☐ Objective #1 ☐ Objective #2

Project Title Provide a descriptive title. Must match box 15 of the SF-42

Executive Summary Briefly and clearly describe the proposed grant activities and anticipated outcomes. This section should include a summary of your project that includes project purpose, description of the planned project that specifies key activities under the three (3) Team Nutrition sub-elements, targeted audience; evaluation plan, including its basic research questions, research design, planned data collection and deliverables.

Evaluation Plan Describes a plan for evaluating all objectives and activities:

The performance measures grantees are expected to achieve by the end of the period of performance are based upon Team Nutrition Training Grant objectives in Section 1.

Applicants must address six (6) performance measures: four (4) mandatory and two (2) additional measures provided. Applicants have the discretion to swap the non-mandatory measures, with others relevant to the specified objectives. Please reference Section 4.2.3.

For further instructions on completing the below, please visit FNS-908: Grant Performance Progress Report page.

NOTE: Columns – Type, Indicator Description, and Indicator Type provide options for you select via a drop-down menu. Please select most applicable option.

Objective #1

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Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition professionals (e.g., foodservice staff) to strengthen their skills in planning, preparing and serving meals that align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.
1.1
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
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Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition professionals (e.g., foodservice staff) to strengthen their skills in planning, preparing and serving meals that align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.
1.1
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide nutrition education opportunities using Team Nutrition, Dietary Guidelines, and Realfood.gov materials or other evidence-based nutrition education.
1.2
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.Philadelphia, PA
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide nutrition education opportunities using Team Nutrition, Dietary Guidelines, and Realfood.gov materials or other evidence-based nutrition education.
1.2
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Build support for healthy school environments that encourage nutritious, whole food choices, and physically active lifestyles, year-round.
1.3
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Build support for healthy school environments that encourage nutritious, whole food choices, and physically active lifestyles, year-round.
1.3
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Objective #2 Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide training, mentorship, and technical assistance to CACFP providers at child care centers, family child care homes, and adult day care centers who plan and prepare meals for children and adults. This may include Head Start and Early Head Start.
2.1
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Child Nutrition Professionals
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide training, mentorship, and technical assistance to CACFP providers at child care centers, family child care homes, and adult day care centers who plan and prepare meals for children and adults. This may include Head Start and Early Head Start.
2.1
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Child Nutrition Professionals
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide nutrition education through a variety of communication channels (e.g., food service initiatives, child care activities, home activities, community programs and events, traditional and social media) for children and adults at CACFP sites.

2.2

Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Provide nutrition education through a variety of communication channels (e.g., food service initiatives, child care activities, home activities, community programs and events, traditional and social media) for children and adults at CACFP sites.

2.2

Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Build and sustain a healthy food environment for children and adults at CACFP sites.
2.3
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Program Activities

Sub-element
Build and sustain a healthy food environment for children and adults at CACFP sites.
2.3
Activity
Type
Anticipated Completion Date
Actual Completion Date
Optional
Location
Beneficiaries/Audience
Topic (if Training)
Select
Click or tap to enter a date.Click or tap to enter a date.
Indicator Description
1
Indictor Type
Select
SelectTarget
Actual (cum.)
Comments

Evaluation Narrative:

Project Timeline Provide a timeline showing the dates for the key activities within the period of performance of this grant, including hiring of Team Nutrition Coordinator and other staff, project planning and information gathering, implementation of key grant activities, data collection and evaluation activities, and concurrent work related to other Team Nutrition Grants (if applicable).

Objective:

Include the objective this activity will be tied to List and describe each planned activity:

Include scope of work and how it relates to objective

Start Date
End Date
Assigned Personal:

Include staff, collaborative arrangements or subcontractors

Objective #1, 1.2

Sample Activity #1
9/25/2026
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Project Management, Key Personnel, and Quality Assurance

Describe your organizational capacity including your organization’s knowledge, skills, experience, and access to specific settings (school food authorities, schools, and populations) to successfully implement the project activities and achieve the expected outcomes. Submit a staffing plan that identifies specific individuals who are involved in this grant and the amount of their time (in full-time equivalents, also known as FTEs) that will be devoted to the grant. Outline plan and strategies for hiring/assigning a Team Nutrition Coordinator within the first six (6) months of the grant period of performance. Resumes and position descriptions should demonstrate the appropriate educational, technical, and experiential background for the proposed roles. Describe the organizational structure and role of the Project Director and Team Nutrition Coordinator as it relates to sub-grantee oversight and execution of grant activities.

As an attachment to your application on Grants.gov, the following staffing information must be provided:

· Letter(s) of Commitment from the Project Director, Project Director’s supervisor, and Team Nutrition Coordinator (if already identified).

· Current resumes for all staff to be funded through the grant, reflecting prior relevant experience and the appropriate education and technical background for their proposed role

· Organizational chart that indicates chain of command.

Key Staff Name and title

Role/Position Title
Anticipated hire date
Detailed position description

Include required qualifications, experience, skills, and knowledge.

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Narrative:

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