The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is offering the FY 2008 WIC Special Project Grant Program with approximately $500,000 in funds available for WIC State agencies. This grant is exclusively for the 90 WIC State agencies administering WIC in States, Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations. It includes Full Grants ranging from $200,000 to $400,000 each, with one to two awards expected to be granted. Applications must be submitted by Apr 3, 2008, with the opportunity for States to also develop concept papers for potential future funding. FNS retains the right to adjust proposal budgets and cancel the RFA if funds are lacking.
Opportunity ID: 40494
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-WISP-O8 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 WIC Special Project Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.578 — WIC Grants To States (WGS) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 03, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) expects to have approximately $500,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2008 funds available for Special Project Grants to WIC State agencies. Grant funds will be available only to the 90 WIC State agencies responsible for administering WIC in the States, Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs). There are two types of WIC Special Project Grants: Full Grants and Concept Paper Development Grants. This RFA (Application A) is for Full Grants only. A separate RFA (Application B) is available for States planning to submit a proposal for developing a concept paper as a basis for applying for a Full Grant using FY 2009 funds, pending availability of funds. FNS anticipates making one to two Full Grant awards in FY 2008, ranging from $200,000 to $400,000 each, depending on the number and quality of applications and requested budget amounts. FNS reserves the right to reduce, increase, or revise proposal budgets in accordance with the availability of funds. FNS also reserves the right to cancel this RFA in whole or in part if funds are not available. |
| Link to Additional Information: | for additional information link to this site. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Veronica Ferrell
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2760 Email:veronica_ferrell@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2008 | ||
| Jan 24, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-WISP-O8 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 WIC Special Project Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.578 — WIC Grants To States (WGS) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 03, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) expects to have approximately $500,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2008 funds available for Special Project Grants to WIC State agencies. Grant funds will be available only to the 90 WIC State agencies responsible for administering WIC in the States, Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs). There are two types of WIC Special Project Grants: Full Grants and Concept Paper Development Grants. This RFA (Application A) is for Full Grants only. A separate RFA (Application B) is available for States planning to submit a proposal for developing a concept paper as a basis for applying for a Full Grant using FY 2009 funds, pending availability of funds. FNS anticipates making one to two Full Grant awards in FY 2008, ranging from $200,000 to $400,000 each, depending on the number and quality of applications and requested budget amounts. FNS reserves the right to reduce, increase, or revise proposal budgets in accordance with the availability of funds. FNS also reserves the right to cancel this RFA in whole or in part if funds are not available. |
| Link to Additional Information: | for additional information link to this site. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Veronica Ferrell
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2760 Email:veronica_ferrell@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-WISP-O8 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 WIC Special Project Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.578 — WIC Grants To States (WGS) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 03, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) expects to have approximately $500,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2008 funds available for Special Project Grants to WIC State agencies. Grant funds will be available only to the 90 WIC State agencies responsible for administering WIC in the States, Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs).
There are two types of WIC Special Project Grants: Full Grants and Concept Paper Development Grants. This RFA (Application A) is for Full Grants only. A separate RFA (Application B) is available for States planning to submit a proposal for developing a concept paper as a basis for applying for a Full Grant using FY 2009 funds, pending availability of funds. FNS anticipates making one to two Full Grant awards in FY 2008, ranging from $200,000 to $400,000 each, depending on the number and quality of applications and requested budget amounts. FNS reserves the right to reduce, increase, or revise proposal budgets in accordance with the availability of funds. FNS also reserves the right to cancel this RFA in whole or in part if funds are not available. |
| Link to Additional Information: | for additional information link to this site. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Veronica Ferrell
Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2760 Email:veronica_ferrell@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Veronica Ferrell Grants Officer Phone 703-305-2760 Email: veronica_ferrell@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.578 | PKG00006027 | Jan 22, 2008 | Apr 03, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40494 SF424-2.0.pdf
40494 SF424B-1.1.pdf
40494 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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