Funding-USDA - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Childhood Obesity Prevention; April 17, 2014

Agency

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

This Challenge Area Focuses on the societal challenge to end obesity among children, the number one nutrition-related problem in the US. Food is an integral part of the process that leads to obesity and USDA has a unique responsibility for the food system in the United States. This program is designed to achieve the long-term outcome of reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents 2-19 years. The Childhood Obesity Prevention Program supports Multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects and Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants.

Announcement Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004492

Closing Date: Required Letter of Intent: April 17, 2014.  Application: Jun 19, 2014

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=252219

Contact Information

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