The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is offering this planning grant to assist qualified State agencies in preparing for the eventual implementation of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) systems for the WIC program. This grant is specifically designed to support State agencies in developing comprehensive plans that address their unique needs, facilitating a smooth transition towards EBT pilot programs. FNS anticipates awarding funds to one or more State agencies, with the amount contingent on the number of viable requests received. Should FY 2010 funding prove insufficient, grants may be awarded in the subsequent fiscal year, subject to fund availability and based on responses to this solicitation.
Opportunity ID: 54664
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-WICEBTPLAN-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2010 WIC EBT Planning Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.578 — WIC Grants To States (WGS) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This competition is open to WIC State agencies that do not have an existing cooperative agreement with FNS for EBT planning. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of the Planning Grant is to assist qualified State agencies with planning activitieswhich will address the specific needs of individual State agencies to facilitate eventual EBT pilot implementation.FNS anticipates awarding funds for EBT planning activities to one or more State agencies.The amount of funds awarded under this RFA depends on the number of requests receivedand the viability of the project. If funding levels are not sufficient in FY 2010 to fund these planning grants, grants may be awarded in the subsequent fiscal year, subject to theavailability of funds, based on responses to this solicitation, without further competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:greg.walton@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2010 | ||
| Jun 11, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-WICEBTPLAN-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2010 WIC EBT Planning Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.578 — WIC Grants To States (WGS) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This competition is open to WIC State agencies that do not have an existing cooperative agreement with FNS for EBT planning. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of the Planning Grant is to assist qualified State agencies with planning activitieswhich will address the specific needs of individual State agencies to facilitate eventual EBT pilot implementation.FNS anticipates awarding funds for EBT planning activities to one or more State agencies.The amount of funds awarded under this RFA depends on the number of requests receivedand the viability of the project. If funding levels are not sufficient in FY 2010 to fund these planning grants, grants may be awarded in the subsequent fiscal year, subject to theavailability of funds, based on responses to this solicitation, without further competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:greg.walton@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-WICEBTPLAN-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2010 WIC EBT Planning Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.578 — WIC Grants To States (WGS) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This competition is open to WIC State agencies that do not have an existing cooperative agreement with FNS for EBT planning. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The purpose of the Planning Grant is to assist qualified State agencies with planning activities which will address the specific needs of individual State agencies to facilitate eventual EBT pilot implementation. FNS anticipates awarding funds for EBT planning activities to one or more State agencies. The amount of funds awarded under this RFA depends on the number of requests received and the viability of the project. If funding levels are not sufficient in FY 2010 to fund these planning grants, grants may be awarded in the subsequent fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds, based on responses to this solicitation, without further competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Walton
Grants Officer Email:greg.walton@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> sf-424.pdf
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> ad-1052.pdf
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> sf-424a.pdf
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> sf-lll disclosure of lobbying activities.pdf
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> ad-1048.pdf
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> ad-1047.pdf
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> sf-424b.pdf
Folder 54664 Other Supporting Documents-RFA and Required Forms 1 -> omnibus file folder for 2010 wic ebt implementation grant.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gregory Walton Grants Officer Email: greg.walton@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-FNS-WICEBTPLAN-10 | FY2010 WIC EBT Planning Grant | PKG00019165 | May 18, 2010 | Jun 28, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54664 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
54664 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
54664 SF424A-1.0.pdf