The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is offering this grant to enhance participation and access within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Subject to available Fiscal Year 2009 funds, a total of $5 million is designated for this initiative. This grant is for eligible applicants seeking to develop and implement simplified SNAP application and eligibility determination systems. Funds may also support measures aimed at significantly improving overall access to essential food stamp benefits for individuals and families. The primary goal is to make it easier for eligible participants to apply for and receive SNAP assistance, streamlining processes and expanding reach to those in need.
Opportunity ID: 46089
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SNPA-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2009 SNAP Participation Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.580 — Food Stamp Program Outreach Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All 53 State agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as the Food Stamp Program(FSP), State or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities and private nonprofit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations may apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service announces an opportunity for the eligible applicants listed above to submit grant applications for the 2009 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation Grants. Subject to the availability of Fiscal Year 2009 funds, a total of $5 million is available.Grant funding may be used to support projects that develop and implement simple food stamp application and eligibility determination systems, or measures to improve access to food stamp benefits. Please view the request for applications to obtain additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | After selecting this SNAP link, please scroll to the bottom of the webpage. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Johnson
Grants Management Division Phone 703-305-2848 Email:lisa.johnson@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The SNAP link was revised. | Mar 25, 2009 | |
| Mar 25, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SNPA-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2009 SNAP Participation Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.580 — Food Stamp Program Outreach Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All 53 State agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as the Food Stamp Program(FSP), State or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities and private nonprofit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations may apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service announces an opportunity for the eligible applicants listed above to submit grant applications for the 2009 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation Grants. Subject to the availability of Fiscal Year 2009 funds, a total of $5 million is available.Grant funding may be used to support projects that develop and implement simple food stamp application and eligibility determination systems, or measures to improve access to food stamp benefits. Please view the request for applications to obtain additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | After selecting this SNAP link, please scroll to the bottom of the webpage. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Johnson
Grants Management Division Phone 703-305-2848 Email:lisa.johnson@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-SNPA-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2009 SNAP Participation Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.580 — Food Stamp Program Outreach Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All 53 State agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as the Food Stamp Program(FSP), State or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities and private nonprofit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations may apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Food and Nutrition Service announces an opportunity for the eligible applicants listed above to submit grant applications for the 2009 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation Grants. Subject to the availability of Fiscal Year 2009 funds, a total of $5 million is available.
Grant funding may be used to support projects that develop and implement simple food stamp application and eligibility determination systems, or measures to improve access to food stamp benefits. Please view the request for applications to obtain additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | After selecting this SNAP link, please scroll to the bottom of the webpage. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Johnson
Grants Management Division Phone 703-305-2848 Email:lisa.johnson@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 46089 Full Announcement-1 -> Participation Applicant_EO_Survey.pdf
Folder 46089 Full Announcement-2 -> FY 2009 RFA March.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lisa Johnson Grants Management Division Phone 703-305-2848 Email: lisa.johnson@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.580 | USDA-FNS-SNPA-09 | 2009 SNAP Participation Program | PKG00011115 | Mar 17, 2009 | Jun 11, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46089 SF424-2.0.pdf
46089 SF424B-1.1.pdf
46089 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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