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Grant Opportunity ID
DOH01-EWPH2-2022
Agency
Department of Health
Grant Opportunity
Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings
Contact Name
Lisa Borden
Contact Email
EWPH.RFA@health.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
PLEASE NOTE: Addendum #1, dated 11/16/21, has been issued for this RFA. Please see full RFA for details.

The New York State Department of Health (Department) announces the availability of funding to implement the Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings (EWPHCCS) initiative. EWPHCCS is a research-tested, multi-level obesity prevention intervention that focuses on improving the nutrition and physical activity behaviors of low-income families and their children enrolled in registered and licensed child day care programs. This intervention also addresses environmental changes to reduce childhood obesity by influencing the nutrition, mealtime and physical activity practices that encourage wellness and healthy lifestyles. The Department is seeking applications from organizations to implement the EWPHCCS initiative in eligible child care centers.

PLEASE NOTE: Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to complete and submit a letter of interest. Submission of a letter of interest is not a requirement or obligation upon the applicant to submit an application in response to this RFA. Questions are due 11/02/2021 and answers will be posted on or about 12/02/2021. Please see RFA for further information. To apply for this opportunity, please go to the top of this page and login to the Grants Gateway. Search for “Available Opportunities” and look for the grant opportunity name listed above.
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
December 21, 2021 / 04:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateFriday, July 1, 2022
Anticipated Initial Contract Length5 Years
Total Funding Available$12,720,030.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
Narrative
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent DueTuesday, October 12, 2021
NarrativeSee RFA for further information.
Questions Due DateTuesday, November 2, 2021
Questions and Answers NarrativeAll substantive questions must be submitted in writing to: Lisa Borden at EWPH.RFA@health.ny.gov. To the degree possible, each inquiry should cite the RFA section and paragraph to which it refers. Written questions will be accepted until the date posted on the cover of this RFA.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeUpload
Questions and Answers Posting Date12/2/2021 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit, Governmental Entity
Target Population(s)Age - Adults, Age - Children, Caregivers, Income Eligibility - Food Stamps, Income Eligibility - Low Income, Parents - Custodial, Parents - Father, Parents - Grandparent, Parents - Guardian, Parents - Mother, Parents - Non-Custodial
Service Area(s) Education Supports, Family Supports, Health Services, Agricultural Supports, Environmental Supports
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