Participating in this program allows you to enhance your business's food safety practices while receiving valuable financial support for your research projects. By collaborating with other organizations, you can develop strategies tailored to your specific needs, improving the safety of your operations. This is a chance to be at the forefront of creating safer food systems that not only benefit your business but also contribute to the health of your community.

With an initial funding period of 12 months and the possibility for further support, you can focus on key areas such as identifying risk factors that lead to foodborne outbreaks and testing new interventions. Your involvement could lead to better practices in your establishment and could become a model for fellow businesses. This is an opportunity to showcase your commitment to safety and quality, putting your business in a favorable light with customers.

Qualifying is straightforward, and there are no minimum or maximum requirements for revenue or employee count. This makes it accessible for all types of businesses. Take advantage of this opportunity to join a vital network committed to improving retail food safety.

Type of Financing
This program offers a grant to support your initiatives in improving retail food safety. A grant means you do not have to repay the money you receive, making it an excellent opportunity for your business.

Eligible Expenses
You can use the funds for:

• Research projects targeted at enhancing retail food safety.
• Collaboration costs with other EHS-Net members and partners.
• Expenses related to foodborne outbreak investigations.

Unallowable Expenses
Funds cannot be used for:

• General operational costs not related to food safety.
• Purchases of facility equipment unrelated to food safety research.

Associated Fees
There are no fees associated with this program. You can focus on your work without worrying about hidden costs.

• Location: Available across the country
• Sectors: Open to all sectors
• Employees:
  • No minimum employees required
  • No maximum employees required
• Company Revenue:
  • No minimum revenue qualifications
  • No maximum revenue qualifications
• Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable
• Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable

Disqualifications: None mentioned in the context.

The Environmental Health Specialists Network (EHS-Net) offers financial support for public health departments to enhance food safety in retail environments. This program helps you access funding to conduct important research aimed at minimizing foodborne illnesses. You will collaborate with other organizations and develop strategies that suit the specific needs of your business.

You can expect to work on exciting projects that focus on creating safer food systems. This includes looking into food safety management systems, identifying risk factors that lead to outbreaks, and testing new interventions. The initial funding period is for 12 months, with the possibility of receiving support for an additional four separate 12-month budget periods if you meet certain criteria and funding is available.

By participating, you are not only improving the safety of your own operations but also contributing to the overall health of your community. Your involvement could lead to better practices that benefit everyone, from your customers to your fellow businesses.