Child Nutrition Program Resource Submission Form

Submission Guide
Step 1: PERFORM QUALITY CHECK

Ensure the resource is relevant and timely. Before submitting:
- Confirm the resource is technically accurate and consistent with current Federal regulations, policies, and memos, if applicable.
- Review all hyperlinks (if included) to verify they work when clicked and take the user to the exact source indicated rather than to a general website.
- Ensure the content is free of grammar and spelling errors. Spell out acronyms and abbreviations the first time they appear in the document.
- Confirm the resource is not a promotion, advertisement, or subscription to a service that requires payment.
- Consider adding your organization’s name and website directly on the resource. This could be done by including a logo that links to your organization’s website. Providing this information ensures proper attribution.
Step 2: SUBMIT RESOURCE

The ICN accepts child nutrition program (CNP) guides, handouts, training manuals, presentations, recipes, and links to training webinars, videos, and audio recordings. The ICN encourages the submission of State-specific resources, which other State agencies and local operators can adapt to reflect their own State-specific policies and regulations.

You will receive an email confirmation immediately after submitting your resource. Please email cnss@theicn.org if you have not received the notification. Your submission will then be added to the ICN’s internal review process queue.

Step 3: APPROVAL PROCESS

The ICN will review your resource to ensure it is relevant and appropriate for CNP. Additionally, the ICN will check that all hyperlinks are active. You will receive feedback within one to two weeks of the ICN’s receipt. When submission volumes are high, this timeframe may be extended.

If modifications are needed before posting, you will receive an email explaining the requested revisions and the steps required to proceed.

Step 4: FINAL CNSS POSTING

Once the ICN reviews your resource, you will receive an email notification about its status. Approved resources are automatically posted to the CNSS. You will receive a direct URL to the resource at the email address you provided.

In some cases, a resource may be denied posting to the CNSS because it does not meet specified criteria. If this happens, the ICN will email you an explanation for the denial.

All resources posted to the CNSS are archived 5 years after they were created or last modified.
*Please click here to download copy of this submission guide.
updated(09/10/2024)
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I have read the Submission Guide*

Resource Info
Type of Program*
- Child Nutrition Program (CNP)
- Farm to School (This encompasses school, child care, and summer programs)
resource ID
Resource Title*
Child Nutrition Program*
Please select which Child Nutrition Program(s) your resource is for:
Other Child Nutrition Program*
Resource Topic Category*
Other Resource Topic Category*
Please select a Sub-Category for "Local School Wellness" Resource*
Was this Resource / Material developed through a USDA Team Nutrition Training Grant ?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, which year :*
If your resource was developed through a Team Nutrition Training Grant that was prior to year 2019, please contact us at cnss@theicn.org.
Resource Category*
Other Resource Category*
Which USDA FNS region does your state belong to ?*
This will be used to determine which regional office will vet your resource. If you are not sure, please click here to find out.
Was this Resource / Material developed with USDA's
- Team Nutrition Training Grant funds
- Farm to School Grant funds
This is not a requirement for submission. The ICN wants to identify resources that were developed utilizing the USDA’s Team Nutrition Training Grant Funds, or Farm to School Grant funds to tag them on the CNSS site.
If Yes, which year :*
If your resource was developed through a USDA's Grant funds prior to year 2016, please contact us at cnss@theicn.org.
Resource Summary/Description*
- Include information on the target audience, the purpose of the resource, and learning objectives, if applicable, in the resource description.

Resource Attachment(s)
Attachment(s)*
- I am submitting a stand-alone resource with one file attached.
- I am submitting more than one file.
- No file attachment.
Single File Upload (.docx, .doc, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .pdf, .pptx, .txt, .xlsx)*
Accepted file types: docx, doc, jpeg, jpg, png, pdf, pptx, txt, xlsx, Max. file size: 400 MB.
Max file size (200MB). If you wish you submit a larger file, please contact cnss@theicn.org.
Multi-File Upload (.docx, .doc, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .pdf, .pptx, .txt, .xlsx)*
Use this field to upload files related to your resource.
Max file size (200MB). If you wish you submit a larger file, please contact helpdesk@theicn.org.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: docx, doc, jpeg, jpg, png, pdf, pptx, txt, xlsx, Max. file size: 400 MB.
Would you like to share a link to your webinar/video/training ?*
- Yes.
- No.
- I would like to submit a video file.
If yes, please enter the URL below :*

Please ensure the links work.
Please contact us at helpdesk@theicn.org. We will help you with video file submission.
Please select the year the resource was created or last modified.*
Comments or Notes
Please provide any additional information regarding your resources.

Contact Info

Your contact info will be:

- used to communicate with you during the vetting process.

- posted with the resource after it is approved.
Submitted by*
First Name Last Name
Organization or Agency*
State or Territory*
Note: Please select 'National/Regional Organization' if you are submitting a resource on behalf of an 'Allied Organization'.
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone

Acknowledgements

Please read and check all the boxes before proceeding with the submission.
Consent
I agree that my contact info is included in the submitted attachment.
Consent*
The resource is technically accurate and consistent with current Federal regulations, policies, and memos, if applicable.*
Consent*
All hyperlinks work when clicked and take the user to the exact source indicated, rather than a general website.*
Consent*
The content is free of grammar and spelling errors. Acronyms and abbreviations are spelled out the first time they appear in the document.*
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Consent
Your organization’s name and website is on the actual resource; this could be a link to your organization’s website and may also include a phone number or physical address.
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Name
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Resource Submission Form

Submission Guide

Resource Info

Resource Attachment(s)

Contact Info

Your contact info will be:

- used to communicate with you during the vetting process.

- posted with the resource after it is approved.

Acknowledgements

Please read and check all the boxes before proceeding with the submission.

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