# FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-fna-2026-tntg-fy-2026-team-nutrition-training-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363026

> Food and Nutrition Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $500,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FNA-2026-TNTG |
| Agency | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.574 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

State Agencies, Contiguous US, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands that administer the NSLP, SBP, SFSP, and the CACFP may apply.

## What the grant funds

The goal of the FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures is to enhance training for child nutrition professionals to improve meal quality, support wellness policies and nutrition education that emphasize whole, minimally processed foods, and build sustainable infrastructure for NSLP, SBP, SFSP, and CACFP program operators. Applicants have the option of selecting one of the two objectives below. Applicants must select only one (1) grant objective. Grant Objective #1: Deliver training and technical assistance to child nutrition professionals in the School Meals Programs to improve meal planning and preparation in line with the Dietary Guidelines, while promoting nutrition education and fostering healthy school environments that support nutritious food choices and active lifestyles. Proposals must focus on all three (3) School Meals Programs: NSLP, SBP and SFSP. Grant Objective #2: Provide training, mentorship, and technical assistance to CACFP providers to enhance meal planning and preparation for children and adults, while delivering nutrition education through multiple channels and promoting healthy food environments at CACFP sites. An informational webinar was pre-recorded and can be viewed here: https://www.fna.usda.gov/tn/training-grants/webinar-2026

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-FNA-2026-TNTG still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants?

Food and Nutrition Service accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants?

Closed July 31, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Team Nutrition Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Superintendent of Public Instruction, Michigan Department of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education. The program made 50 awards worth $27.9 million in that time.