DM&A CDM, CFPP Credential Grant

The DM&A CDM, CFPP Credential Grant will be awarded to a healthcare or senior care foodservice employee who has two years or more of leadership experience that is accepted into (or currently enrolled in) an ANFP-Approved Training Program. 

The grant recipient will receive up to $1,776 in the form of a credit in the recipient’s online account at www.ANFPonline.org that will include:

  • A credit of $225 towards ANFP textbooks (guaranteed)
  • A credit of $425 towards the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam registration fees (guaranteed) 
  • A credit up to $65 towards one year of Pre-Professional Membership to ANFP (guaranteed)
  • A credit up to $811 towards enrollment/tuition fees into an ANFP-Approved Training Program (or up to $1,061 if recipient does not utilize the optional credit for exam preparation materials outlined below). Credit amount not to exceed the cost of an ANFP-Approved Training Program. 
  • A credit of $250 towards ANFP exam preparation materials (optional)

Grant Eligibility

Applicant must be a foodservice employee in health care or senior care.
Applicant must have two years or more in a leadership or supervisory role.
Applicant must prove a dedication to quality and empathetic patient or resident care.
Applicant must be accepted into (or currently enrolled in) an ANFP-Approved Training Program.

Grant Requirements

Applicants are required to complete an online questionnaire, provide a written essay, and upload a resume and a letter of recommendation from a current or previous supervisor, or member of administration.

Grant Application Dates

Grant Open Date: December 1, 2025
Grant Close Date: February 28, 2026
Grants & Awards Committee Decision Date: March 31, 2026

Application Process

  1. To start the application process, click the “Apply Today” button below. This link will take you to the ANFP Member Login section. You will need to log in to your account (or create a profile if you do not have one) and select the NFEF Grants tab from the “My Information” menu on the top, left side of the screen.
  2. Select “DM&A CDM, CFPP Credential Exam Grant” under the Grant Programs section and review program details.
  3. Select "Apply Online" and review the applicant’s demographic section and click "Save". If you need to make changes, select the respective buttons within each area.
  4. Once the page has refreshed select "Done."
  5. Next you will upload the required supporting documents. To do this, click Choose File, and upload your document. Enter a document title and document description, then click “Save” to complete the upload. Repeat these steps for each document upload.
  6. Click “Done” to proceed to the last step.
  7. On the next page, select the applicable grant link displayed on the page. You will be directed to Survey Monkey to complete the online questionnaire form.
  8. Once the questionnaire has been completed, select "DONE" and your application will be completed.

You may save your application and return to it at any time, if needed. To return to your in-progress application, select the ANFPOnline.org National Site link at the top of this page, followed by the Login button, and log into your ANFP account. To locate your existing application, select the grant link under “My Submitted Applications.”

Upon completing the online application process, confirmation will appear that your application is being reviewed. Every application will be updated with a status that can be monitored, and each applicant can follow up with NFEF staff to provide incomplete or missing documents.

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Grant Policies

    Membership with ANFP is not required to apply for this grant.

    NFEF will not make any reimbursements if exam registration fees are processed during the application window and the Grants & Awards Committee decision date. All applications will be canceled.

    Grant recipients are limited to receiving one grant in a three-year period and will be eligible to receive another grant after three years have passed.

    All grant recipients will receive award detail communications that include a grant credit expiration date. If these funds are not used by that date, the credit will be forfeited, and grant recipients will be subject to the three-year window policy.

    Contact NFEF

      For questions or concerns with your application, please contact the Foundation at NFEF@ANFPonline.org.