Retail Program Standards Grant Program Overview http://afdo.org/RetailStandards

Program Goals Supporting innovative strategies to reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness risk factors; Promoting uniformity and an integrated national food safety system; and Sharing successful strategies among jurisdictions at all levels.

Who Can Apply? All retail food safety organizations or agencies currently enrolled in the Retail Program Standards can apply. Is your jurisdiction enrolled? Check here: http://afdo.org/retailstandards/jurisdictionsenrolled

Grantee Comments About the Program "The VNRFRPS Grant Program is a great way to achieve funding for small projects and trainings related to food safety and the Program Standards. The grant process is simple and the AFDO support staff are helpful and responsive.” - Washoe County Health District “I would highly recommend the VNRFRPS Grant Program. The grant gave us funding to accomplish our goals, and incentive to improve our methods and processes to better serve the industry we regulate.” - Wood County Health Department “This grant program is easy to apply for and administer because most everything is done online. This type of setup streamlines the grant process and makes it easier to monitor the progress of the grant and submit for reimbursement.” - Appalachian District Health Department, North Carolina

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Enrollment in the Program Standards Enrollment can be completed in 1-3 days following the 4 simple steps below: Step 1  Review the FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards guidance online at http://afdo.org/fda-vnrfrps, including the Administrative Procedures. Step 2  Contact the FDA Regional Retail Food Safety Specialist assigned to your FDA Region, and notify them of your intent to enroll.  Step 3   Complete FDA National Registry Report (FDA Form 3519) and submit to your respective Regional Retail Food Specialist. NOTE: Select “Enrollment Only” in the designated section and sign the form. Step 4   Complete the Permission to Publish in National Registry (FDA Form 3520) and submit to your respective Regional Retail Food Specialist. Visit http://afdo.org/retailstandards/enroll for full details.

Food Protection Task Force Funding Categories Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Small Projects Up to $3,000 Moderate Projects Up to $20,000 Training Projects Food Protection Task Force

Funding Categories 1 2 3 4 Small Projects Up to $3,000 Category Moderate Projects Up to $20,000 Training Projects Up to $3,000 Food Protection Task Force Category 2 3 4 Small Projects Up to $3,000 Verification Audit of One Standard $2000 Verification Audit of Two or More Standards $3000 Self Assessment of All Nine Standards $2500 Custom Small Project Up to $3000

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The Application Process Generally, the program application period is in the Fall before the following funding cycle. Funding cycles align with the Calendar Year. For the latest information on the 2018 Funding Cycle, sign up to receive emails with news and updates at: http://www.afdo.org/retailstandards/mailinglist. As you consider your application for the 2018 Funding Cycle, be sure to check out a list of previously funded projects at: http://www.afdo.org/retailstandards/ideas.

Access the Grant Portal via http://afdo.org/retailstandards The Application Process 1 STEP Access the Grant Portal via http://afdo.org/retailstandards

Log in or register as a new user The Application Process 2 STEP Log in or register as a new user

Complete applications, up to 4 per funding cycle The Application Process 3 STEP Complete applications, up to 4 per funding cycle

Submit applications and await funding decisions The Application Process 4 STEP Submit applications and await funding decisions

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Access Reports through the Grant Portal The Reimbursement Process 1 STEP Access Reports through the Grant Portal

Select and Complete the Final Report The Reimbursement Process 2 STEP Select and Complete the Final Report

The Reimbursement Process 3 STEP Attach Documentation & Reimbursement Form available at: http://afdo.org/retailstandards

The Reimbursement Process 4 STEP Submit Report

Program Information http://afdo.org/retailstandards Contact Us Email: retailstandards@afdo.org Phone: 850-583-4593

Retail Program Standards Grant Program Overview http://afdo.org/RetailStandards