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Program Findings
We have published the following articles highlighting the work of the Grant Program. Our findings can help jurisdictions plan training, advance workforce development and equity, and demonstrate the landscape of retail food safety. These articles...
RPSS Agenda
Browse the agenda for the three-day virtual symposium. All times are Eastern Time. DateTimeProgrammingSpeakersTuesday, April 1612 - 12:15 pmWelcome MessageErik Mettler - FDA/OP12:15 - 12:45 pmKeynote AddressLaurie Farmer - FDA12:45 - 2 pmSustain...
The Retail Food Safety Regulatory Workforce Standardization Census
We are working together with the FDA to understand the standardization processes used by retail food regulatory programs across the country at state, local, tribal, and territorial levels. We are asking leaders in retail food regulatory workfor...
Grant Awards Summaries by Calendar Year
Year 3 (Calendar Year 2024) Application TypeFunding AwardedNumber of Funded ProjectsTrack 1 Development Base$290,00058Track 2 Development Base$1,105,000156Track 3 Maintenance & Advancement Base (Year 3 of 3)$1,934,66840Add-On Capacity Buildi...
Technical Support
For reasons of security and functionality, jurisdictions are required to complete all grant applications online through our grants management portal using a modern, up-to-date web browser. Find out what you're using by visiting www.whatismybrows...
RPSS: Continuing Education
The 2022 Retail Program Standards Symposium (RPSS) provided attendees the opportunity to earn Continuing Education (CE) hours, in a variety of educational topic areas. Attendees may earn CE hours, potentially enough to meet their full 2-year NEH...
Retail Program Standards Symposium
This year’s Retail Program Standards Symposium (RPSS) theme is Sustaining the Standards, with the specific goal of providing the information and connections jurisdictions need to maintain and grow their programs. The RPSS provides support and ed...
Retail Program Standards Enrollment
If you have not yet enrolled in the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS), enrollment is your first action to take. Enrollment in the VNRFRPS is required to apply for funding through the NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Progra...
Retail Food Safety Regulatory Training Needs Assessment
We have created a comprehensive national survey to identify strengths of the retail food safety community and to assess knowledge gaps as they pertain to workforce needs.The purpose of the survey is to:Determine the degree of exposure retail foo...
Standard 9: Program Assessment
Public Health Metric and Risk Factor Study The goal of both the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (“RFFM”) Grant Program and the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (“Retail Program Standards”) is to reduce the incid...
Grantee Resources
FDA Retail Program Standards ResourcesFDA Retail Program Standards Homepage | WebpageInstructions to Enroll in FDA's Retail Program Standards | WebpageSelf-Assessment/Audit Verification Summary & Gap Analysis Tool | WebpageContact an FDA Spe...
NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program: FAQ
Fall 2023 Application Period for CY 2024 GrantsWhat is the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program?The NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program was opened in the Fall of 2021 as the new method to apply for and receive Retail Program Stand...
NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work in partnership to administer the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program. The program provides funding to State, Loca...
Grant Guidance
Full Grant GuidanceView and download detailed application and Grant Guidance for the CY 2024 project year:CY 2024 Grant Guidance | PDFView and download detailed application and Grant Guidance for the CY 2023 project year, which is applicable to ...
Mentorship Add-Ons and Grants- Calendar Year 2024
Mentorship opportunities are available to every jurisdiction applying for a NEHA-FDA RFFM grant for the 2024 calendar year. Benefits of Mentorship GrantNetwork and collaborate with other retail food regulatory jurisdictions.As a mentor - share e...
Grantee Testimonials
Hear from our grantees about the progress and advancement their jurisdictions have made using NEHA-FDA RFFM grant funding. Melissa Ham, Retail Program Coordinator at Wake County, discusses the ease of mind that Retail Program Standards funding h...
Grant Awards
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Completing Your Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan
About the CSIP A CSIP is a Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan. It is considered a multiyear planning document for jurisdictions to use to determine how to obtain and maintain compliance with the Retail Program Standards. CSIPs a...
About the Program
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work in partnership to administer the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program. The program provides funding to State, Local, Tri...
2024 Self-Assessment and Verification Audit Workshops & Training
Self-Guided CoursesFD8030S00 Curriculum: Self-Assessment and Verification Audit SeriesThe Self-Assessment and Verification Audit Series consist of 10 self-guided courses which provide relevant information and instruction for retail program enrol...
2024 Trainings Eligible for CY 2024 Training Optional Add-On and Grant (Tracks 2 and 3)
Following are some of the training options available in 2024 that are eligible for funding through a CY 2024 Training Optional Add-On (within the Track 2 Development Base Grant application) or through a CY 2024 Training Optional Add-On Grant...
2024 Annual Educational Conference Calendar
OrganizationLocation & DatesNational Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Annual Educational Conference (AEC)Pittsburgh, PA – July 15-18, 2024Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Annual Educational Conference (AEC)Grand Rapids, M...