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Developing Evidence for Programs to Ensure Nutrition for Development (DEPEND) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) led by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
This initiative aims to help schools replace highly processed foods with nutrient-dense, real food and identify effective, scalable strategies for improving school meals for school-aged children. It will fund pilots, partnerships, and new ideas to identify approaches that can deliver healthier meals within schools' existing recurring resources.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: School Food Authorities, school districts, and individual schools are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows expected to range from $75,000 to $2.5 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Developing Evidence for Programs to Ensure Nutrition for Development (DEPEND) is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) led by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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