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Access 2026 RPSS Recordings
There is no cost for the recordings. If you already have a MyNEHA account: Log in to your MyNEHA accountOnce logged in look for the word “Shop” at the top of the pageSelect “Shop” then select “Browse NEHA Bookstore”A new page will open, look fo...
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...
Grant Awards Summaries by Award Year
RFFM Cycle 2 Year 2 (GY 2026-27)Year 2: GY 2026-27 Application Type Number of Funded ProjectsAmount FundedTrack 1 Development Base56$280,000Track 2 Development Base199$1,900,000Track 3 Maintenance & Advancement (Year 2, 3-year projects)62$1,...
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
Registered attendees of the RPSS can earn Continuing Education credits (CEs), for sessions attended. CEs can be used to maintain the credentials we offer. CEs can only be submitted for those that hold a NEHA credential. Submitting your CEs ...
Retail Program Standards Symposium
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Retail Program Standards Symposium (RPSS). The Symposium brought together retail food safety jurisdictions at the state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) levels to support and strengthen thei...
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...
Standard 9: Program Assessment
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 incidence of foodborne illness risk factors in food ...
RFFM Resources
FDA Retail Program Standards ResourcesFDA Retail Program Standards Homepage | WebpageInstructions to Enroll in FDA's Retail Program Standards | WebpageContact an FDA Specialist | WebpageFDA Cooperative Agreement Homepage | WebpageNEHA-FDA RFFM G...
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, local, tri...
Grant Guidance
Grant Year 2027-28 GuidanceThe 2027-28 RFFM Application Guidance provides details for all five of the 1-year grant applications that will be offered for the upcoming grant period. The Grant Portal will be open from December 9, 2026 through Janua...
Mentorship Add-Ons and Grants- Grant Year 2026-27
Mentorship opportunities are available to every jurisdiction applying for a NEHA-FDA RFFM grant for the 2026-27 grant year. Benefits of a Mentorship GrantNetwork and collaborate with other retail food regulatory jurisdictions.As a mentor - share...
Grantee Testimonials
Hear from our grantees about the progress and advancement their jurisdictions have made using NEHA-FDA RFFM grant funding. “Track-1 funding for SA9 and CSIP helped me to look at our Food Safety Program as a whole and to evaluate m...
Grant Awards
Each year, we receive many competitive applications. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who takes the time to apply. RFFM Cycle 2 Year 2 (GY 2026- 27)During Year 2 - Cycle 2 of the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program, we ...
Completing Your Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan
About the CSIPThe Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan (CSIP) is a multiyear planning document that state, local, and territorial jurisdictions use as they work to progressively conform with the Retail Program Standards (RPS). It is develope...
About the Program
Program GoalsThe NEHA‑FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program has three primary goals: Support strategies that reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness risk factors in retail food establishments. Promote uniformity and build a ...
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...
RFFM Training Information
GY 2026-27 Training Opportunities Track 1 grantees with Training Optional Add-On funding as part of their 2026-27 award may only use that funding to attend either an in-person Self-Assessment and Verification Audit (SAVA) Workshop or the FDA Reg...