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A Research Study of Contaminants in School Meals (U18)
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07-07-2025 | $20.0 M | No Match Required |
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- Expected Number of Awards 20
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
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CFDA
93.103 -- Food and Drug Administration Research
Description
This pilot study supports a comprehensive, FDA-led initiative aimed at evaluating the toxicological safety and nutritional quality of meals served in all schools that actively participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including both public and nonprofit private schools. The grant may be used to support participation by a single school, multiple schools within a district, entire school districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
Eligibility for this funding opportunity is limited to schools that actively participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including both public and nonprofit private schools. Applicants must demonstrate the operational capacity and readiness to implement food service change during the 2025–2026 academic year, including the ability to comply with the data collections and reporting as outlines in this announcement. Schools must be equipped to engage in structure intervention activities and collaborate with a partner to support the transition to minimize the use of foods commonly considered ultra-processed. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Key Date(s)
- June 06, 2025: Last Updated Date
- June 06, 2025: Posted Date
- July 07, 2025: Current Closing Date for Applications
- July 07, 2025: Application Due Date
- August 06, 2025: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
Kimberly Pendleton
Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services U.S. Food and Drug Administration