Non-Competitive – Alaska
will provide funding for regional training and travel scholarships for schools
to attend training on HUSSC requirements and provide technical assistance for
the application process. Training will target school foodservice staff,
principals, wellness teams, and other pertinent school staff. Target number of HUSSC applications:
50. For more information, contact Jo Dawson at jo.dawson@alaska.gov.
Non-Competitive – Arizona
will offer regional trainings to schools, covering all areas of the HealthierUS
School Challenge. Schools will then receive individual technical assistance
during the application process. Target number of HUSSC applications: 25. For
more information, contact Jessica Creed-Capsel at jessica.creed-capsel@azed.gov.
Competitive – Connecticut
will develop the Child Nutrition Training Institute, which will target NSLP
sponsors and provide the training and support needed to serve healthy and
appealing meals that meet the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Connecticut will target CACFP sponsors by
providing training on development of menus that meet the 2010 DGAs and
development of the CT Healthy Child Care Challenge, which addresses developing
and implementing policies for a healthy child care environment.
Non-Competitive – State
Agency will conduct a HUSSC webinar, followed by regional HUSSC workshops to
provide schools with training and technical assistance for the HUSSC application
process. Target number of HUSSC applications: 50. For more information,
contact Susan Fiore at susan.fiore@ct.gov.
Competitive – The District
of Columbia will provide nutrition education and training to teachers, school
foodservice professionals, and students at 24 middle schools in Washington, D.C.
Professional development will be provided to teachers to integrate fun,
interactive, garden-based nutrition education into math, science, social
studies, and language arts curricula while meeting the District’s core learning
standards. School foodservice will be trained on meeting the recommendations in
the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and improving participation in the
school meal programs.
Non-Competitive – The
District of Columbia’s recently enacted law, The Healthy Schools Act of 2010,
requires all school meal programs to adopt the HUSSC gold level menu criteria. The State
agency will target school administrators and their foodservice staff
to provide hands-on technical assistance towards the completion of successful HUSSC applications. Target number of HUSSC applications:
30. For more
information, contact Dawanna James-Holly at dawanna.james-holly@dc.gov.
Competitive – Florida will
provide training both in-person and via webinar to schools interested in
applying for the HealthierUS School Challenge. Up to 30 schools may apply for
mini-grants to assist with the HUSSC application and promote a healthier school
environment.
Non-Competitive – Florida
will train a cadre of HUSSC coordinators from the University of Florida
Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, Food and Nutrition Program, who will
be located regionally throughout the state. These coordinators will be
available to provide frequent on-site technical assistance for schools during
the HUSSC application process. Target number of HUSSC applications: 35. For
more information, contact Rachael Terrin at rachael.terrin@fldoe.org.
Competitive– Georgia will
provide training and technical assistance to CACFP providers to assist them in
developing and implementing wellness policies for their childcare centers.
Centers will be able to apply for mini-grant funds to support the implementation
of the wellness policies. For more information, contact Marissa Hamm at
marissa.hamm@decal.ga.gov.
Competitive – Idaho will
provide training on the 2010 DGAs to school foodservice, align processed USDA
Foods with the 2010 DGAs, and provide USDA Foods cooking workshops and recipes to
school foodservice. They will also provide technical assistance to schools in meeting the
requirements and applying for HUSSC, and develop a Farm to School Program for CACFP. For more information, contact Heidi Martin at
hcmartin@sde.idaho.gov.
Competitive – Indiana will
develop and implement an award program for CACFP providers that adapt menus and
create policies to align with the 2010 DGAs. For more information, contact
Heather Stinson at hstinson@doe.in.gov.
Non-Competitive – Indiana
will provide training and technical assistance to schools applying for the HUSSC.
Upon completion of training, schools will receive mini-grants to assist them in
the application process. Target number of HUSSC applications: 40. For more
information, contact Beth Foland at
efoland@doe.in.gov.
Competitive – Iowa will
provide training to school and childcare foodservice personnel on implementing
the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Schools will also receive training
and technical assistance to meet the HUSSC application requirements, including
hands-on training in culinary skills. Iowa will partner with Energy Balance 4
Kids Registered Dietitians to assist schools with HUSSC application.
Non-Competitive – Iowa will
provide training and technical assistance to schools to enable them to prepare
for the HUSSC application process. Schools will receive sub-grants to support
their efforts to submit successful HUSSC applications. Target number of HUSSC
applications: 40. For more information, contact Patti Delger at patti.delger@iowa.gov.
Competitive – Kansas will
provide training to school foodservice staff on implementing the 2010 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans in their school meal programs, and conduct workshops
with food vendors on the DGAs in an effort to bring more affordable, healthy
offerings to Kansas’ school meal programs and competitive food options. They
will also partner with local organizations to increase the availability of
fruits and vegetables through a school gardening initiative, with accompanying
classroom lessons. Kansas will also provide fun and interactive nutrition
education, physical activity, and mini-grant opportunities for schools.
Non-Competitive – Kansas will provide training to schools on overcoming
identified barriers to HUSSC awards, including menu and competitive food
requirements, and nutrition and physical education requirements. Upon
completion of training, a cadre of registered dietitians will be available to
provide one-on-one technical assistance to schools applying for the HUSSC.
Target number of HUSSC applications: 50. For more information, contact Jill
Ladd at
jladd@ksde.org.
Non-Competitive– Louisiana
will partner with a culinary institute to work with schools to develop four-week
cycle menus that meet the criteria for the HUSSC Gold Award of Distinction. These menus, paired with a nutrition education and physical activity curriculum,
will position schools to successfully complete their HUSSC applications. Target
number of HUSSC applications: 54. For more information, contact Alice Carroll
at alice.carroll@la.gov.
Non-Competitive – Maine will
provide training and technical assistance to schools for the HUSSC application
process. Training will cover all areas of the HUSSC requirements, with a focus
on identified barriers. Individual technical assistance will be provided to
schools during the application process. Target number of HUSSC applications:
27. For more information, contact Gail Lombardi at
gail.lombardi@maine.gov.
Competitive – Maryland will
conduct a six-day culinary boot camp to train school foodservice professionals
on the preparation and efficient production management of scratch-cooked menu
items. School districts will then receive sub-grants to develop and market new
menus with the scratch-cooked items that adhere to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines
for Americans and proposed meal patterns. For more information, contact Megan
Lopes at mlopes@msde.state.md.us.
Non-Competitive – Maryland
will provide technical assistance and resources to schools in order to overcome
identified barriers and submit successful HUSSC applications. Child Nutrition
program staff will collaborate with Health and Physical Education program
supervisors to ensure that all barriers are addressed. School systems will
receive sub-grants to support the HUSSC application process. Target number of HUSSC applications:
50. For more information, contact Carol Fettweis at cfettwei@msde.state.md.us.
Competitive – Michigan will
provide training and technical assistance to up to 600 foodservice professionals
through a partnership with USDA Foods consortia, enabling them to prepare and
serve nutritious meals that appeal to children and meet HUSSC criteria. The
State agency will also partner with Michigan State University to conduct a
statewide Junior Chef competition, showcasing student designed and approved
meals that meet HUSSC criteria.
Non-Competitive – Michigan
will provide training to school districts on the HUSSC requirements and
application process. Culinary training and technical assistance will also be
provided in order to bring menus into compliance with HUSSC requirements. Target number of HUSSC applications:
50. For more information, contact Howard Leikert at leikerth@michigan.gov.
Competitive – Minnesota will
build local capacity to create healthier school and childcare environments by
providing training and technical assistance to NSLP and CACFP staff. Activities
will focus on reaching three goals: 1) School wellness program development, 2) CACFP Family Child Care menu planning and physical activity program development,
and 3) statewide Child Nutrition Program promotion and resource development.
Non-Competitive – Minnesota
will provide training and technical assistance to schools throughout the state
on HUSSC requirements and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in order to
improve menus and prepare schools for the HUSSC application process. Schools
will receive sub-grants to assist in the application process. Target number of HUSSC applications:
50. For more information, contact Deb Lukkonen at debra.j.lukkonen@state.mn.us.
Competitive – Missouri will
provide training, technical assistance, and resources to CACFP providers to
improve their menus and create a healthier environment. They will also provide hands-on
cooking-centered nutrition training program for CACFP providers as well as provide
training and technical assistance to schools in applying for the HUSSC award. For more information, contact Barbara Keen at
barbara.keen@health.mo.gov.
Competitive – Montana will
provide training and technical assistance to school foodservice staff on serving
meals consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and increase
their ability to apply for the HUSSC. They will promote the Fuel Up to Play 60 Program,
update breakfast menus to ensure consistency with the proposed USDA meal
pattern, host a Farm to School conference with a focus on garden-based learning,
and
strengthen collaboration concerning nutrition education with early childhood
educators. They will also improve local procurement practices to ensure that foods are
consistent with the 2010 DGAs. For more information, contact Katie Bark at
kbark@mt.gov.
Competitive – Nebraska will
expand and enhance training programs for schools and childcare centers to create
healthier environments. The State agency will provide training for schools to align
with the HUSSC, 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the proposed meal
patterns. Both schools and childcare centers will receive training and
technical assistance in the development and implementation of wellness
policies.
Non-Competitive – Nebraska
will recruit 50 schools to receive training and focused technical assistance to
implement HUSSC criteria and submit HUSSC applications. Identified barriers
will be addressed in individualized technical assistance will be provided. Target number of HUSSC applications:
50. For more information, contact Zainab
Rida at
zainab.rida@nebraska.gov.
Competitive – New Mexico
will provide training, a Culinary Institute, and on-going technical assistance
for NSLP staff on implementing the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
applying for the HealthierUS School Challenge, and maximizing the use of USDA
Foods. NSLP staff will be able to prepare nutritious meals that appeal to
children; and increase the capacity of teachers, parents, and other caregivers
to support children in making healthy choices. Resources and 20-minute mini
nutrition education lesson plans that are fun, evidenced-based, and interactive,
will be provided to implement during the required instructional time while
serving breakfast in the classroom. For more information, contact Jasmin
Hendrickson at
jasmin.hendrickson@state.nm.us.
Non-Competitive – North Dakota will offer eight regional HUSSC trainings to
school teams throughout the state. Additional technical assistance will be
provided to individual schools to ensure successful applications. Target number
of HUSSC applications: 30. For more information, contact Linda Schloer
at lkschloer@nd.gov.
Non-Competitive – Ohio will
provide one-on-one training to
at least 30 schools to assist
with the HUSSC application
process. This will be achieved
by three HUSSC consultants to
cover specific regions within
the state. Target number of HUSSC applications: 30. For
more information, contact
Bridgette Hires at
brigette.hires@ode.state.oh.us.
Non-Competitive – Oregon will design and implement a training course that will
guide schools through the HUSSC application process. The course will consist of
one live class followed by four webinars in the first year of the grant, and one
live class followed by four webinars in the second year of the grant period. The
fourth webinar will walk participants through the online application process
using the information and data they collected by completing in-person training
and webinars. Target number of HUSSC applications: 50 or more. For
additional information, contact Korinne McVeety at
korinne.mcveety@state.or.us.
Competitive Only – Pennsylvania
will facilitate the
incorporation of the 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
into school meals and increase
participation in the HUSSC. This will be achieved through
statewide trainings, development
of online resources, and a cadre
of trainers to provide
one-on-one assistance to schools
to help them successfully
complete HUSSC applications. For more information, contact
Evelyn Arnold at earnold@pa.gov.
Non-Competitive – Rhode
Island will conduct assessments
of 50 schools throughout the
state to determine their
readiness to submit a successful
HUSSC application. Training
needs will be determined and
targeted technical assistance
will be provided to all
schools. Target number of HUSSC
applications: 45. For more
information, contact Becky Bessette at
becky.bessette@ride.ri.gov.
Competitive – South
Dakota will provide training to NSLP staff on implementing the 2010 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans, applying for the HUSSC, and maximizing the use of USDA
Foods. Schools will receive mini-grants to utilize school gardens and Farm to
School programs to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, as well as to have
students assess their school environment and create plans for
improvement. Schools will receive technical assistance to create healthier
environments by updating their wellness policies to meet all requirements.
Non-Competitive –
South Dakota will offer training on the HUSSC requirements to schools throughout
the state. The training will be recorded and provided on DVD to interested
schools that are unable to attend. Upon completion of the training, schools may
be awarded sub-grants to assist with the HUSSC application process. Target
number of HUSSC applications: 37. For more information, contact Mary Kirk
at mary.kirk@state.sd.us.
Competitive – Vermont
will implement the Green Mountain Healthy Kids School Challenge, which will
improve nutrition environments and increase children’s nutrition knowledge. This
will be accomplished for schools through the development of training and
mentoring programs, and the development and implementation of behavior-focused,
hands-on nutrition education for students. Childcare centers will receive
technical assistance on environmental assessment and development of wellness
policies. Both schools and childcare centers will receive training on the 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Non-Competitive –
Vermont will create a training program for schools that will enable them to
create recipes and menus and implement any additional changes necessary to meet
the HUSSC criteria. Regional trainings, mentoring, and technical assistance will
be provided to schools throughout the grant period in order to ensure successful
HUSSC applications. Target number of HUSSC applications: 20. For more
information, contact Laurie Colgan at laurie.colgan@state.vt.us.
Competitive–
Washington will enhance the nutritional quality of school meals and promote a
healthy school environment through training and technical assistance on the 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Grant activities will include the development
of and training on quantity food service recipes that decrease sodium content
and increase vegetable and whole grain consumption, and development of a
web-based tool kit to assist schools in developing and implementing wellness
policies. Technical assistance will also be provided for schools to apply for
and receive HUSSC awards. For more information, contact Donna Parsons at donna.parsons@k12.wa.us.
Competitive – West
Virginia will provide schools and childcare centers with training and technical
assistance in the implementation of the West Virginia Standards for School
Nutrition (2008) and the Leap of Taste – WV Child Care Nutrition Standards
(2010). This will be accomplished through fun and interactive activities for
teachers, school staff, childcare providers, children, and parents, including:
container gardening for child care centers, Farm to School activities, parent
outreach and education in childcare, and a Principals’ Academy to motivate
principals to make policy changes that will create healthier school
environments.
Non-Competitive –
West Virginia will provide training on meeting the HUSSC criteria to food
service directors in three districts. Emphasis will be placed on identified
barriers to successful HUSSC applications. Target number of HUSSC applications:
50. For more information, contact Janet Yost at jyost@access.k12.wv.us.
Competitive –
Wisconsin will utilize garden-based education and training and highlight Farm to
School programs as ways to improve child nutrition, local school wellness
policies and meet the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the HUSSC
criteria; while incorporating the Wisconsin model academic standards for
nutrition education.
Non-Competitive –
Wisconsin will conduct regional trainings, four times a year, to assist schools
in addressing identified barriers and successfully completing HUSSC
applications. Target number of HUSSC applications: 20. For more
information, contact Jessica Sharkus at jessica.sharkus@dpi.wi.gov.
