FY 2026 FDPIR Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Program Cooperative Agreement is administered by the Food and Nutrition Administration within the United States Department of Agriculture. This opportunity is structured as a non competitive cooperative agreement specifically awarded to the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners. The program builds upon prior federal efforts to assess training needs among staff working in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations and reflects a continuation of previously funded activities. The initiative aligns with federal priorities focused on improving nutrition assistance delivery, strengthening connections between agricultural systems and food programs, and promoting healthier communities. The primary purpose of this cooperative agreement is to support the continued development and delivery of a structured nutrition paraprofessional training program for FDPIR staff. Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners will expand the existing Community Nutrition Champion Training curriculum and introduce an advanced version referred to as CNCT 2.0. This enhanced curriculum is intended to deepen participants knowledge of nutrition education and respond directly to feedback and requests from prior trainees. The program is designed to improve the capacity of FDPIR staff to deliver nutrition education and support healthier dietary behaviors among program participants. Funding under this agreement totals four hundred ninety eight thousand dollars and is intended to support activities that further the mission of the administering agency. Allowable uses of funds include personnel costs, training development and delivery, travel, supplies, and other expenses aligned with the project narrative and budget justification. The funding is governed by federal cost principles and includes a restriction on indirect costs, which may not exceed ten percent of total direct costs for nonprofit institutions. Applicants must ensure that all budget items are justified and directly tied to project objectives. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners, making it a highly targeted funding opportunity rather than an open competition. As a result, the application process is streamlined but still requires comprehensive documentation. Applicants must submit a project narrative detailing objectives, action steps, responsible personnel, and deliverables, as well as a detailed budget narrative aligned with federal forms. Required forms include standard federal assistance documentation such as SF 424, SF 424A, SF 424B, and additional disclosures and financial capability questionnaires. Applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov portal using the specified opportunity number. The submission process involves locating the funding opportunity package, completing required forms, and uploading all supporting documentation. The deadline for submission is August fourteenth two thousand twenty six at eleven fifty nine PM Eastern Time. Applicants are expected to adhere strictly to formatting and submission requirements, including the use of whole dollar amounts and alignment between narrative and budget documentation. The period of performance for funded activities will begin on September first two thousand twenty six and conclude on September thirtieth two thousand twenty eight. During this time, the awardee is expected to implement training programs, deliver educational content, and meet all reporting and deliverable requirements. The cooperative agreement structure implies ongoing collaboration with the federal agency, including oversight and coordination. This opportunity does not indicate a recurring funding cycle and is instead tied to a specific continuation of prior work, with no explicit mention of future application rounds or renewal processes.