(FOA)-Food
and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP) (USDA-NIFA-FASLP-006736); June
4, 2019
Agency
US
Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
(NIFA)
Description
The
Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program is intended to increase the
knowledge of agriculture and improve the nutritional health of children and to
bring together stakeholders from the distinct parts of the food system to
increase the capacity for food, garden, and nutrition education within host
organizations or entities, such as school cafeterias and classrooms, while
fostering higher levels of community engagement between farms and school
systems. The initiative is part of a broader effort to not only increase access
to school meals for low-income children, but also to dramatically improve their
quality. The
development of leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities are necessary to
prepare students for agricultural and related careers in the private sector,
government, and academia. Teaching applications must demonstrably incorporate a
leadership development component to equip students with technical and
leadership abilities upon graduation.
Announcement
Number
USDA-NIFA-FASLP-006736
Closing
Date
June
04, 2019
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=315257
Contact
Information
Jane
Clary Loveless
202-720-3891