Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The purpose of this funding is to increase the impact of nutrition education disseminated to low-income families and youth in the 50 states, the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. EFNEP serves two primary low-income audiences: 1) families with young children (parents and other caregivers with primary responsibility for feeding young children); and 2) youth/children (grade range - kindergarten through 12th grade). The priorities of EFNEP are to assist low-income families and youth in
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Helps low-income families, especially those with young children, learn about nutrition and healthy eating. Provides education to improve their food choices and physical activity.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Federal funding to Land-grant Universities to operate and implement nutrition education and community outreach programs, supporting low-income families and youth towards self-sufficiency, nutritional health, and well-being.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: nutrition education, community outreach, food and agriculture sciences
Region: every state, U.S., District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Demographics: low-income populations, low-income families, youth, minority groups
Other Criteria: 1862 Land-grant Universities (LGUs), 1890 Land-grant Universities (LGUs)
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Identify eligibility requirements
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application through the designated portal
- Await notification of application status
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://nifa.usda.gov/program/expanded-food-and-nutrition-education-program-efnep
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- June 8, 2026EFNEP Final Budget 2026 due
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- nutrition education
- hands-on learning
- applied science
- program data
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- donated goods
- services
- volunteer time
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Yes, can combine with other government funding
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds required
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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