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Healthy Meals Incentives RFA – School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-GrantsHealthy Meals Incentives
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has established the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative to improve the nutritional quality of school meals through food systems transformation, school food authority recognition and technical assistance, the generation and sharing of innovative ideas and tested practices, and grants.
Starting in spring 2023, FNS will support the development and innovative solutions for K-12 food service transformation. Through partnerships between various entities, the goal is to create a resilient, equitable, and nutritious school food system. As part of these grants, grantees will work with industry partners (agricultural producers, growers, processors, etc.) to develop creative solutions to provide nutritious foods for school meals.
Development and Implementation of HMI School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants
A Request for Applications for the fiscal year 2023 Development and Implementation of Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants Cooperative Agreement is now available at Grants.gov.
FNS expects to award $50 million in total funding through a competitive award process for use over the grant period through up to four (4) cooperative agreements.
Find more information about the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: #DYK: An increasing number of schools are sourcing locally grown foods for their #schoolmeals and snacks. If you are a f… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Last call! The Request for Applications for the Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Challenge Cooperative Agreement closes February 1 at 11:59 pm ET. https://t.co/HeyZxLUkGn https://t.co/3z9qi41gN6  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Printed copies of the Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs are available for school nutrition professionals. Order your copy today! https://t.co/6gUZwrYNxM https://t.co/JDMT6CAvtJ  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition NEW! Kindergartener and teacher-approved emergent reader mini books, parent handouts, kid-friendly recipe cards and more. Download materials for your classroom today! https://t.co/ntD5k511KJ https://t.co/3rKULeSjR2  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: The February #CICN Webinar will feature the Menus of Flavor resources and will help you to identify ingredients that c… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Try solving these fun fruit and vegetable riddles with your child on #NationalPuzzleDay: https://t.co/DzShFqPOI4. Part of the Great Garden Detective lessons for grades 3 and 4: https://t.co/l5immvd4Qs. https://t.co/P2HhgtjM77  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition The Stronger With School Meals Activity Book is full of games and puzzles to help make #NutritionEd fun for students: https://t.co/wZ6gQ7Bg6Y #NationalPuzzleDay https://t.co/I9hpGDMzUX  |
| TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Kindergarteners can explore more foods from different cultures with our new Discover MyPlate food cards. Find them at https://t.co/GwV10kBhz6 https://t.co/QWu5nTbWMV  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: #DYK: USDA Foods provides American grown foods that help schools create appealing, nutritious, and cost-effective menu o… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Big news! We've just added a new Emergent Reader to our collection. Check out "Where Food Comes From" in English and Spanish at https://t.co/pptFZgplrJ https://t.co/ijoBSwgprC  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Start 2023 off right with new Discover MyPlate: Nutrition Education for Kindergarten materials! Explore them at https://t.co/ntD5k51zAh #NutritionEd https://t.co/gOgiitMDdo  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: Check out the new Team Nutrition Training Grant State Agency developed Recipes on the #CNRB today! https://t.co/1GWHJx… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Your go-to resource! The Whole Grain Resource is an all-in-one guide for school nutrition professionals on serving whole grains in School Meals. https://t.co/CmNY8zmJML https://t.co/dC6s4QYUKB  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @MyPlate: Get everyone involved! Cooking at home is a great way to spend time with loved ones. Try cooking together a few times a week.… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Add some cheese, please! Try these fun snack cups made with rotisserie chicken, Colby cheese, and grapes: https://t.co/SzQ2vWVxax #NationalCheeseLoversDay #CACFP https://t.co/7PXkCckdYk  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: Last month Administrator Cindy Long met with healthy school meal advocates in Nevada to hear about how they were success… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Switch up your breakfast routine and celebrate #NationalOatmealMonth by trying this delicious Oatmeal Muffin Squares recipe for schools: https://t.co/gvg6PvDlOV https://t.co/6o88Mp7dTS  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition The application deadline for Development and Implementation of the Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants is February 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. There is still time to apply: https://t.co/2QqW51sEgm https://t.co/zdT1ab492W  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDAFoodSafety: January is National Soup Month! #FoodSafety tip: Never leave a large pot of soup on the counter to cool before placing… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: Reading Food Labels, part of the Food Allergies in Adult Day Care series is available in #iLearn here: https://t.co/aN… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Choosing whole grains can help you and your family consume more dietary fiber. Read more in this Nibbles for Health Newsletter: https://t.co/vaZa5oMKph #CACFP #FiberFocusMonth https://t.co/PL8ewDRp4z  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Teachers can find fun ways to promote nutrition and physical activity with elementary school students in Team Nutrition’s Popular Events Idea Booklet: https://t.co/R3YUvfqbzg https://t.co/JZWczDvYfz  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Transform an ordinary bagel into this extraordinary snack with just four ingredients! https://t.co/NwcBSY1Wv4 #NationalBagelDay #CACFP https://t.co/AVyuMbdIa1  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @USDANutrition: New on the blog: Cross-Agency Partnership Explores the Intersection Between Nutrition Security and Behavioral Health and… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Did someone say stickers?! Get students excited about trying new school menu items with these fun stickers for your taste-test event. Now in print for Child Nutrition Program operators! https://t.co/QDl6846KlX https://t.co/mSZ9bR5iUd  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: ICYMI: Access all past #CICN Webinars via #iLearn today! All webinars are recorded and available for you to earn CEUs.… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition It’s #NationalStickerDay! Child Nutrition Program operators can request these fun free stickers for their school meals programs. Launch Your Day with Breakfast: https://t.co/m2XgFK9Dii Make Today a Try-Day! https://t.co/v8zCq7FXzY https://t.co/mAbQZMlZW0  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Have you used the Crediting Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Program to help plan your program’s meals? https://t.co/NBsEUzaRh0 https://t.co/06PUmW27jP  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Fantastic fiber! After this lesson, students will be able to describe the health benefits of dietary fiber and identify fruits and vegetables that are high in dietary fiber. For grades 5-6: https://t.co/oIasmtQ27x #FiberFocusMonth https://t.co/X4i7qAd3Oh  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Take a closer look at the nutrients found in milk: https://t.co/Dt2Bg0J6uA. CACFP operators can request free printed copies of this Nibbles for Health Newsletter, while supplies last, in English: https://t.co/WBgqxurUgN and Spanish: https://t.co/LU5Tk8KZwk #NationalMilkDay https://t.co/591pk84x3R  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition You won’t forget CACFP milk requirements with this handy CACFP Trainer’s Tool: Milk Aide! Available as a magnet or printable graphic. Free magnets are available to order for CACFP operators. Check it out: https://t.co/9RKGWYNyhN. #NationalMilkDay https://t.co/gRoWlBqCeu  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition It’s #NationalMilkDay! True or False? Milk used in smoothies may credit toward a reimbursable meal in the CACFP. Take our quiz to find the answer: https://t.co/tRW83dJg8O https://t.co/L0TksVdXwB  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Try this Confetti Soup recipe for Child Care Centers. It’s sure to keep the kiddos warm this winter season! https://t.co/k7Q9J0NwVc https://t.co/iDe4c6uOdr  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition In celebration of #FiberFocusMonth, see how schools around the country boost the fiber content of their school meals through delicious whole fruit, vegetable, bean, and whole grain offerings: https://t.co/3ZoWr4072c https://t.co/M74r6eHHTS  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition “Soup up” your school lunch menu! Students from Philipsburg School District in Montana enjoyed this Bison and Barley Soup made with local ingredients. See more school lunch trays and get the recipe at https://t.co/3ZoWr4072c #NationalSoupMonth https://t.co/Sssvtqc93K  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition The Iowa Department of Education tested this White Chicken Chili recipe with students in Kindergarten through 8th grade as part of their Team Nutrition Training Grant. It was a hit! This recipe has been standardized for school meals: https://t.co/JoUUcY008L @IADeptofEd https://t.co/HpbId1xh0Y  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Teach 3rd and 4th grade children about beans with these fun flashcards: https://t.co/JmW7ULXfCM. Part of the Great Garden Detective Adventure: https://t.co/l5immvd4Qs https://t.co/f8ZcDjv060  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Black beans add to the fiber content of this easy recipe for Taco-Seasoned Stuffed Peppers: https://t.co/KpX1kyFZag. Watch the video: https://t.co/JR2aRIT0OL #CACFP #FiberFocusMonth #NationalBeanDay https://t.co/bYzFgHFppj  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Can you name the beans in this poster? https://t.co/bzkacJZilK #NationalBeanDay https://t.co/zWiPux23VL  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Happy #NationalBeanDay! To celebrate, try this delicious bean tostada recipe for schools made with pinto beans! https://t.co/g7hF0BVmzl https://t.co/2xif3N9gJg  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Celebrate #NationalSoupMonth! The Iowa Dept of Education developed this Asian-inspired noodle soup as part of their 2021 Team Nutrition Training Grant using locally grown carrots, and locally raised chicken. Perfect for a cold winter day: https://t.co/X0lqU8kXkf @IADeptofEd https://t.co/7ufCztpATf  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Help make the healthy choice the easy choice for kids at school: https://t.co/lbkY9CPtuU https://t.co/YgqgFy95vu  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @ichildnutrition: Learn ways to provide school nutrition professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and select lower-s… |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition How many pretzels are in a 1 oz eq grains serving for the CACFP or school meals? Don’t worry about doing calculations, let the Exhibit A Grains Tool in the Food Buying Guide do the math for you! https://t.co/QmFhzZeCtn https://t.co/a7SOsWF3i5  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Did you miss the informational webinar for the Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants Request for Applications? View the recording: https://t.co/S3hDvDoTLq https://t.co/54WfLTYEFT  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Surprise your students with new foods for the #NewYear. The Food Buying Guide now contains food yields for frozen mangoes, spiky rambutan, cool lychee, and much more. Explore the Food Buying Guide today! https://t.co/QmFhzZeCtn https://t.co/zYGVr8uUgJ  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition This new magnet serves as a quick reminder of milk requirements in the CACFP. Program operators can request free magnets in English: https://t.co/qwe0USZLQU and Spanish: https://t.co/hc4NPHRwFP, while supplies last. https://t.co/Ma7JtZ3taC  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition DYK? Approximately 3 out of 4 middle schoolers are consuming too many added sugars. Beverages like soft drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks are a major source. Show kids better beverage choices with this fun game: https://t.co/5c0Xpj2LPf https://t.co/rxZaZuccbA  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Help students set achievable nutrition goals with these simple switches for a healthier eating pattern: https://t.co/HRqt8r01kB https://t.co/uTCzP1wCoo  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Welcome students in the #NewYear with a cozy new soup or chili recipe. State Child Nutrition agencies developed these student-approved dishes as part of their Team Nutrition Training Grant: https://t.co/xRlMR5hll4. More recipes coming soon! https://t.co/Gnaynl26XJ  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Kick-start 2023 with a Local School Wellness Policy Refresh! Now is a great time to renew, strengthen, energize, and nourish your school district’s local school wellness policy efforts. Get ideas in this infographic: https://t.co/GYkSQnGJWC https://t.co/ATDdDS4mjy  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Have a healthy start to the #NewYear! Dance and sing along with this fun tune 🎶 https://t.co/qDJEpwgaXW. Part of Serving Up MyPlate #NutritionEd for grades 5 and 6: https://t.co/MSaRBJRacT https://t.co/QsJbs3OJ6G  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition Pop quiz! Score a 10/10 on this quick quiz to exercise your knowledge of whole grains in school meals. https://t.co/uplF3Lorj6 https://t.co/2bZGHFgjgZ  |
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TeamNutrition @TeamNutrition RT @SecVilsack: It's National School Meal Week! @USDA takes seriously its duty to provide healthy, nutritious school meals for the future l… |