FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement

About this funding opportunity

This $498,000 non-competitive cooperative agreement is available to the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP). This cooperative agreement is a continuation of work previously initiated by FNA through a needs assessment to understand the topics Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) staff were interested in learning about in a nutrition paraprofessional training program.

OKTEP will utilize this cooperative agreement to continue offering the FDPIR nutrition paraprofessional training, known as the Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT), to FDPIR staff. Additionally, OKTEP will address participant requests and deliver an advanced version of the training, CNCT 2.0, to build on previous knowledge gained through the first CNCT curriculum and provide a more comprehensive nutrition education experience for attendees.

Topic areas: Agriculture and Food, Education and Training, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $498K-$498K in funding, up to $498K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 14, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other

Eligibility

Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP).

Agency

FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement is administered by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), listed via Grants.gov.