USDA-FNA-2026-TNTG: FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Food and Nutrition Service notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 6, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-FNS-TNTG-2024 | May 16, 2024 | Closed July 16, 2024 | Closed |
| FNS-CN-TN-2023 | March 22, 2023 | Closed May 22, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Team Nutrition Grants awards averaged $558,110; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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
Who has won Team Nutrition Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Team Nutrition Grants (10.574) awarded $27.9 million across 50 grant awards, an average of $558,110 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | Washington | 4 | $3.0 million |
| Michigan Department of Education | Michigan | 4 | $2.3 million |
| Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education | Virginia | 3 | $2.0 million |
| Public Instruction Montana Office of | Montana | 3 | $1.9 million |
| Minnesota Department of Education | Minnesota | 3 | $1.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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