Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement through Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Management of Chronic Conditions in Schools

 

This program supports evidence-based strategies and activities to reduce the risk of children and adolescents developing chronic disease in the future, manage chronic conditions prevalent in student populations (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, food allergies, oral health) and improve academic success. Long-term outcomes include: (1) increasing the number of students who consume nutritious food and beverages, (2) increasing the number of students who participate in daily physical activity, and (3) reducing chronic health issues among students and improving health outcomes in schools.

Active 93.981 Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Not applicable. This program is authorized under sections 301(a) and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, [42 U.S.C. Section 241(a) and 247b(k)(2)], as amended; Public Health Service Act, as amended, Section 301(a) and Section 317K, 42 U.S.C. 241(a); 42 U.S.C. 247b-12. The intent of this listing is to improve the health and educational outcomes of youth/adolescents through the implementation of evidence-based strategies and activities within school settings. Funding eligibility is limited to state education agencies or equivalents since these agencies have the greatest likelihood of reaching Local Education Areas, schools and the youth/adolescents they serve Not applicable. Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Applications will be submitted via Grants.gov. All applications submitted by the deadline that are complete and responsive to NOFO will undergo an objective review process, receive a written critique and be scored according to published review criteria. Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award from the CDC Office of Grants Services. The Notice of Award shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC and will be signed by an authorized CDC Grants Management Officer. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 120 to 180 days. Not applicable. From 120 to 180 days. The project period is 5-years with 12-month budget periods. Applications will be evaluated on the review criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements (NOFOs). In general, the review and selection process of complete and responsive applications to the NOFO consists of determination of the scientific and technical merit by objective or peer review, availability of funds, and relevance of program priorities and the priorities of CDC. Assistance can be used to pay for employee salaries, overheads, travel costs, and other expenses directly related to achievement of the strategies. This assistance may be used to strengthen state education agencies and Local Education Areas infrastructure, professional development and training, and technical assistance to support program and policy Implementation related to improving the school nutrition environment, physical education and physical activity, and managing chronic health conditions among students. Performance Reports: Annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and performance/progress reports are required. Final FFRs and performance reports are required. Other reporting may be required and will be outlined in the NOFO or the Notice of Award. Not applicable. In accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75, there is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The project period is 5-years with 12-month budget periods. Notice of Award None/Not specified. Sheryl Heard
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341 US
slh3@cdc.gov
Phone: 7704882855 http://www.cdc.gov 75-0943-0-1-550 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$6,317,985.00; FY 23 est $6,317,985.00; FY 24 est $6,317,985.00; FY 21$12,794,647.00; FY 20$11,599,151.00; FY 19$6,319,225.00; FY 18$6,693,000.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - Range is $365,000 to $1,296,000. Average award is $800,000. This program supports evidence-based strategies and activities to reduce the risk of children and adolescents developing chronic disease in the future, manage chronic conditions prevalent in student populations, and improve academic success as outlined in the following national plans and guidelines: o CDC Winnable Battles: http://www.cdc.gov/winnablebattles/ o CDC and ASCD Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/wscc/ o The Guide to Community Preventive Services: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/index.html o The National Prevention Strategy: http://www.healthcare.gov/prevention/nphpphc/strategy/report.pdf o National Physical Activity Plan: http://www.physicalactivityplan.org o Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation: http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2012/Accelerating-Progress-in-Obesity-Prevention.aspx o Let's Move! Active Schools: www.letsmoveschools.org o Presidential Youth Fitness Program: www.presidentialyouthfitnessprogram.org o National After School Alliance Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards: http://www.niost.org/pdf/host/Healthy_Eating_and_Physical_Activity_Standards.pdf o United States Department of Agriculture Smart Snacks: http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/allfoods_flyer.pdf o United States Department of Agriculture School Meal Programs: http://www.fns.usda.gov/nslp/national-school-lunch-program-nslp o United States Department of Agriculture Local School Wellness Policy: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/local-school-wellness-policy o CDC School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr6005.pdf o National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Review-3 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (NAEPP EPR-3): http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-pro/guidelines/current/asthma-guidelines/full-report Not applicable.