The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is offering up to $4.5 million in competitive Method II Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants for Fiscal Year 2013. This grant is for the purpose of assisting State agencies in fulfilling requirements established by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. Specifically, funds are available to the 57 State agencies administering Child Nutrition Programs. The grants aim to identify, review, monitor, and train Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) that exhibit a high level or risk of administrative error, thereby improving compliance. Applicants can seek either Planning or Implementation grants to enhance oversight and reduce errors within child nutrition programs.
Opportunity ID: 221200
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-ARTII-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY13 ART II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.579 — Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265) amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish a requirement that State agencies conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local educational agencies (LEAs). It also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to be used for administrative reviews and training of LEAs. Both of these requirements are focused on LEAs which have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. To assist State agencies in achieving these requirements, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as up to $4.5 million available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 to fund Method II Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants for training and oversight. The grant funds will be available only to the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs, and are for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, monitoring and training LEAs that have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. FNS will make the funds available on a competitive basis. States may apply for a Planning grant or an Implementation grant, as described, in this Request for Applications (RFA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/grants.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification was made to reflect the change in closing date to 6/14/13. | Apr 15, 2013 | |
| Modified to add url lin in both the information and description box | Apr 15, 2013 | |
| Modified to change estimated total program funding and to correct url link | Feb 19, 2013 | |
| Modified to correct expected number of awards | Feb 19, 2013 | |
| Feb 19, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-ARTII-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY13 ART II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.579 — Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265) amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish a requirement that State agencies conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local educational agencies (LEAs). It also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to be used for administrative reviews and training of LEAs. Both of these requirements are focused on LEAs which have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. To assist State agencies in achieving these requirements, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as up to $4.5 million available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 to fund Method II Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants for training and oversight. The grant funds will be available only to the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs, and are for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, monitoring and training LEAs that have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. FNS will make the funds available on a competitive basis. States may apply for a Planning grant or an Implementation grant, as described, in this Request for Applications (RFA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/grants.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-ARTII-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY13 ART II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.579 — Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265) amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish a requirement that State agencies conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local educational agencies (LEAs). It also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to be used for administrative reviews and training of LEAs. Both of these requirements are focused on LEAs which have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. To assist State agencies in achieving these requirements, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as up to $4.5 million available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 to fund Method II Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants for training and oversight. The grant funds will be available only to the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs, and are for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, monitoring and training LEAs that have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. FNS will make the funds available on a competitive basis. States may apply for a Planning grant or an Implementation grant, as described, in this Request for Applications (RFA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/grants.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-ARTII-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY13 ART II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.579 — Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265) amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish a requirement that State agencies conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local educational agencies (LEAs). It also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to be used for administrative reviews and training of LEAs. Both of these requirements are focused on LEAs which have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. To assist State agencies in achieving these requirements, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as up to $4.5 million available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 to fund Method II Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants for training and oversight. The grant funds will be available only to the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs, and are for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, monitoring and training LEAs that have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. FNS will make the funds available on a competitive basis. States may apply for a Planning grant or an Implementation grant, as described, in this Request for Applications (RFA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on link above |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-ARTII-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY13 ART II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.579 — Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265) amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish a requirement that State agencies conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local educational agencies (LEAs). It also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to be used for administrative reviews and training of LEAs. Both of these requirements are focused on LEAs which have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. To assist State agencies in achieving these requirements, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as up to $4.5 million available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 to fund Method II Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants for training and oversight. The grant funds will be available only to the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs, and are for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, monitoring and training LEAs that have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. FNS will make the funds available on a competitive basis. States may apply for a Planning grant or an Implementation grant, as described, in this Request for Applications (RFA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/grants.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-ARTII-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY13 ART II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.579 — Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265) amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to establish a requirement that State agencies conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local educational agencies (LEAs). It also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to be used for administrative reviews and training of LEAs. Both of these requirements are focused on LEAs which have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error.
To assist State agencies in achieving these requirements, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as up to $4.5 million available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 to fund Method II Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants for training and oversight. The grant funds will be available only to the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs, and are for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, monitoring and training LEAs that have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error. FNS will make the funds available on a competitive basis. States may apply for a Planning grant or an Implementation grant, as described, in this Request for Applications (RFA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/grants.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberly Shields
Grants Officer Email:kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 221200 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2013 art ii rfa – final.pdf
Folder 221200 Full Announcement-1 -> mandatory_sf424b-v1.1.pdf
Folder 221200 Full Announcement-1 -> sflll-v1.1.pdf
Folder 221200 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424_mandatory-v1.1.pdf
Folder 221200 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424a-v1.0.pdf
Folder 221200 Full Announcement-2 -> appendix d-planning grant proposal template-final due date ammended.pdf
Folder 221200 Full Announcement-2 -> appendix e-art implementation grant proposal template-final due date ammended.pdf
Folder 221200 Other Supporting Documents-FY 2013 ART II Grant RFA – Amendment 1 1 -> fy 2013 art ii grant rfa – amendment 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kimberly Shields Grants Officer Email: kimberly.shields@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.579 | PKG00165230 | Feb 19, 2013 | Jun 14, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
221200 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
221200 SF424A-1.0.pdf
221200 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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