Community Food and Nutrition Program

Posted by on May 6, 2005

The funding announcement for the 2005 Community Food and Nutrition Program (CFNP) appeared today, April 18, 2005, in the Federal Register, pages 20135-20145. Applications must be received by 4:30pm EDT on June 17, 2005.

To access the RFA in PDF format go to: <a href="http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-7461.pdf">http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-7461.pdf</a>

To access the RFA in TEXT format go to: <a href="http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-7461.htm">http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-7461.htm</a>

The Office of Community Services is encouraging applications from eligible entities with programs that address obesity. All proposed projects must improve the health and nutrition status of low-income persons. The Community Nutrition Institute (CNI) will review the request for applications (RFA) and post tips for completing the application on our web site at <a href="http://www.communitynutrition.org">http://www.communitynutrition.org</a>. We will also compare the RFA to last year?s announcement in order to note any significant changes.

CNI will provide technical assistance to potential applicants by phone or email. Subscribers to the CFNPNETWORK mailing list are encouraged to submit general questions via email to CFNPNETWORK@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM so that all subscribers can benefit from the responses. For more information on how to subscribe to the CFNPNETWORK, visit our web site (<a href="http://www.communitynutrition.org">http://www.communitynutrition.org</a>) and click on the "CFNPNETWORK" link.