Center of Excellence Application Fee

Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics Designation Application
The Center of Excellence Designation is more than a certificate; it’s a mark of leadership and innovation in nutrition and dietetics. This recognition honors organizations that advance nutrition and dietetics through evidence-based programs, cutting-edge services, and measurable impact.

The Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics Designation evaluates an organization's programs, services, and initiatives that identify and distinguish credentialed practitioners as the experts in nutrition and dietetics.

Earning this designation means your organization stands out as a trusted leader, shaping the future of nutrition care and driving better health outcomes.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgment
The applying organization acknowledges and agrees that the Center for Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics designation is a recognition program administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (“the Academy”). The designation is awarded solely to organizations whose nutrition and dietetics leadership demonstrate successful adherence to the Academy’s established Standards of Excellence, including innovation, leadership, quality management and outstanding practice.

The organization further understands and agrees that:
- Any organization that submits a Center of Excellence application (whether initial, re evaluation, or redesignation) is required to pay a base, non-refundable application fee of $500. In addition to the application fee, an appraisal fee, scaled to the organization’s total number of employees, is also required. All application and appraisal fees are non-refundable, regardless of application outcome.
- The designation is not a clinical endorsement, guarantee of service quality or referral by the Academy.
- The Academy makes no representations, warranties or guarantees regarding the organization’s clinical services, business operations, patient outcomes or compliance with any federal, state or local laws or regulations.
- The Academy assumes no responsibility or liability for any services provided by the organization, including but not limited to medical, nutrition, administrative, operational or professional services.
- The organization is solely responsible for maintaining ongoing compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, licensure requirements, and professional practice standards.
In addition, by accepting the designation, the organization agrees that it will not represent the designation as an endorsement of specific services, nor imply that the Academy has evaluated or approved any clinical or operational practices beyond the scope of the published Centers of Excellence.

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COE Designation Fee Structure

This program has a fee structure which outlines the financial obligations associated with applying for and maintaining the Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics designation. Fees are based on the total number of employees within the applying organization and include the application fee, the appraisal fee, and an annual maintenance fee (if the designation is awarded).

Application Fee: All organizations pay a base application fee of $500 at the time of submission. This fee is required regardless of organization size and is non-refundable, and needs to be paid in order to obtain access to the self-score and submission section.
Appraisal Fee: An additional scaled appraisal fee is due upon submission. This fee varies by organization size and covers the review and assessment of the application. Like the application fee, the appraisal fee is also non-refundable. This fee will need to be paid in order to submit the application for review.
Annual Maintenance Fee: This fee applies only if the organization successfully obtains the COE designation following the appraisal review. It supports ongoing oversight, quality monitoring, and designation maintenance. The maintenance fee is paid annually for Years 2–5. This is a non-refundable payment as well.

The below table provides a clear, side-by-side comparison of these fees across organization sizes to help applicants anticipate total costs from initial submission through the five year designation period.

COE Designation Fee Structure

Size of Organization (# of Employees)	1-1,500	1,501-5,000	5,001-10,000	10,001-15,000	>15,000
Application Fee (Due with application)	$500	$500	$500	$500	$500
Appraisal Fee (Due with submission)	$1,500	$2,000	$2,500	$3,000	$4,000
Year 1 Total	$2,000	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500	$4,500
Annual Maintenance Fee (Due annually for years 2-5)	$500	$500	$750	$750	$750
Grand Total Cost of 5 Year COE Designation	$4,000	$4,500	$6,000	$6,500	$7,500

Organization Information
Organization Name
Organization Total Employee Size (at time of application)
Contact Name

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Contact Phone Number
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Contact Email
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Is the organization applying as one facility or multiple related facilities?

Multiple related facilities (A related facility is considered as a separate building that is managed by the main facility but is not considered a separate entity but a facility extension. For example, a hospital that provides services through a satellite clinic, that would be considered under the hospital; or a university or college campus, one hospital and associated clinics in a system, individual outpatient clinics in an organization, etc.)

Application Fee Payment
To proceed with the Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics application, all organizations are required to submit the base, non-refundable application fee of $500. This fee must be paid before gaining access to the self assessment and full application submission sections.

Please complete the payment at this time to continue with your application.
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Thank you for your interest in the Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics!
This scoring system applies to individual service entities. If a larger/national organization or system is interested in applying for the designation, each individual entity must first receive the designation.

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Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics Designation Application

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COE Designation Fee Structure

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