1. Retail Program Standards
Grant Program Overview

2. 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.

3. 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:

4. 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

5. in the Program Standards
Grant Program Process
3 phases - each phase consists of 4 easy steps
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7. 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  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.
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8. 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

9. 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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11. 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 s with news and updates at:
As you consider your application for the 2018 Funding Cycle, be sure to check out a list of previously funded projects at:

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

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

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

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

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17. Access Reports through the Grant Portal
The Reimbursement Process 1
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Access Reports through the Grant Portal

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

19. The Reimbursement Process3
STEP
Attach Documentation & Reimbursement Form available at:

20. The Reimbursement Process4
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Submit Report

21. Program Information http://afdo.org/retailstandards
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22. Retail Program Standards
Grant Program Overview