WASHINGTON—The United States of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that $4.5 million in funding is available for the USDA Nutrition Hubs in the community.
USDA said the new Nutrition Hubs will provide tailored and scalable approaches to equitably advance food and nutrition security and help prevent diet-related chronic diseases, especially in historically underserved communities.
The Nutrition Hubs will complement and increase the impact of USDA’s collective contributions to education, research communities and underserved communities.
“Equitable access to healthy, safe and affordable foods that promote optimal health and well-being can have a significant impact in reducing rates of diet-related chronic diseases including many cancers,” said Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics. “When people have tailored tools, resources and knowledge, they are empowered to take a more active role in managing their nutrition and health.”
Applications for the award program are being accepted through Oct. 3. The complete Request for Applications, including eligibility information, isavailable online.
