FY 2026 FDPIR NUTRITION EDUCATION
USDA seeks partners to create and implement culturally relevant nutrition education for Tribal communities in the FDPIR program, with up to $500,000 available for projects from September 2026 to September 2028.
Funder: Food and Nutrition Service
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline via Grants.gov (Applications must be uploaded by 11:59 PM EDT on this date)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $500,000 | Award ceiling: $500,000 | Award floor: $100,000 | Up to 2 awards for 24 months (Sept 2026–Sept 2028)
Summary: Funding to develop and implement innovative, culturally appropriate nutrition education projects for participants and staff of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
Description
This opportunity, administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, supports the development, design, and implementation of innovative nutrition education projects for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The goal is to provide culturally appropriate nutrition education activities and programming that promote USDA Foods, encourage healthy choices, and support positive nutrition outcomes among FDPIR participants and program staff. Projects must align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, and supplement (not duplicate) existing FDPIR nutrition education resources.
Applicants are expected to address both required objectives:
- Develop, implement, and promote culturally appropriate food and nutrition programming/resources for FDPIR participants that encourage consumption of USDA Foods and align with the latest Dietary Guidelines.
- Facilitate and strengthen partnerships to provide sustainable nutrition education, food safety, and wellness promotion programs in Tribal communities.
The cooperative agreement requires close collaboration with FNS throughout the planning, implementation, and evaluation phases.
