Opportunity ID: 341850

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SNAP-SEMTAC-FY22
Funding Opportunity Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 20, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 06, 2022 *FNS has extended the end date (Second time) for this RFA from September 29, 2022 to OCTOBER 6, 2022.

*FNS has Extended the end date for this RFA (first time), from September 6, 2022 to September 29, 2022.

Archive Date: Dec 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit entities only. A nonprofit entity is any organization or institution with IRS 501(c) (3) status or accredited institutions of higher education, where no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual. All applicant organizations must be domestic entities and shall be owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

Section 703 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 authorizes USDA, on a competitive basis, to provide technical assistance to educate retailers on the process and technical requirements for online acceptance of SNAP benefits and to support and expedite SNAP online purchasing. The America Rescue Plan (PL-117-2) provides additional funding for SNAP issuance-related modernization efforts, which will be addressed in future contracts or grants separate from this solicitation.

 In addition to online purchasing, a portion of the funding for this grant opportunity will be used to support technical assistance for SNAP retailers who will implement mobile payments under an FNS pilot in five States (currently to be determined), and to support education and training on any new issuance modernization initiatives.

Objectives:

In the interest of providing the best possible customer service to participants, FNS strives to foster innovation and reduce barriers to SNAP services, including ready access to using SNAP benefits for online purchases, assessment of whether mobile payments might be appropriate for the SNAP program, and the assessment of other modernization efforts. This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide. Increasing access to online purchasing is particularly important to rural communities, communities served by stores with limited stock of healthy foods, populations facing barriers to accessing traditional retailer grocery stores (e.g., participants with disabilities, participants without transportation), and all recipients impacted by COVID-19. And, this announcement also supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the mobile payments pilot and any other modernization efforts that may develop.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Carla Garcia

Grant Officer

carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email:carla.garcia@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
*FNS has extended the end date (Second time) for this RFA from September 29, 2022 to OCTOBER 6, 2022. Sep 20, 2022
IMPORTANT Notice: The CLOSING DATE of this RFA has been changed to September 29th, 2022. Jul 07, 2022
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
*FNS has Extended the CLOSE DATE for this RFA, from September 6, 2022 to September 27, 2022.
Jul 07, 2022
1 Jul 07, 2022
GO Jul 07, 2022
Jul 07, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SNAP-SEMTAC-FY22
Funding Opportunity Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 20, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 06, 2022 *FNS has extended the end date (Second time) for this RFA from September 29, 2022 to OCTOBER 6, 2022.

*FNS has Extended the end date for this RFA (first time), from September 6, 2022 to September 29, 2022.

Archive Date: Dec 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit entities only. A nonprofit entity is any organization or institution with IRS 501(c) (3) status or accredited institutions of higher education, where no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual. All applicant organizations must be domestic entities and shall be owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

Section 703 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 authorizes USDA, on a competitive basis, to provide technical assistance to educate retailers on the process and technical requirements for online acceptance of SNAP benefits and to support and expedite SNAP online purchasing. The America Rescue Plan (PL-117-2) provides additional funding for SNAP issuance-related modernization efforts, which will be addressed in future contracts or grants separate from this solicitation.

 In addition to online purchasing, a portion of the funding for this grant opportunity will be used to support technical assistance for SNAP retailers who will implement mobile payments under an FNS pilot in five States (currently to be determined), and to support education and training on any new issuance modernization initiatives.

Objectives:

In the interest of providing the best possible customer service to participants, FNS strives to foster innovation and reduce barriers to SNAP services, including ready access to using SNAP benefits for online purchases, assessment of whether mobile payments might be appropriate for the SNAP program, and the assessment of other modernization efforts. This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide. Increasing access to online purchasing is particularly important to rural communities, communities served by stores with limited stock of healthy foods, populations facing barriers to accessing traditional retailer grocery stores (e.g., participants with disabilities, participants without transportation), and all recipients impacted by COVID-19. And, this announcement also supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the mobile payments pilot and any other modernization efforts that may develop.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Carla Garcia

Grant Officer

carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email:carla.garcia@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SNAP-SEMTAC-FY22
Funding Opportunity Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 02, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 29, 2022 *FNS has Extended the end date for this RFA, from September 6, 2022 to September 29, 2022.
Archive Date: Dec 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit entities only. A nonprofit entity is any organization or institution with IRS 501(c) (3) status or accredited institutions of higher education, where no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual. All applicant organizations must be domestic entities and shall be owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

Section 703 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 authorizes USDA, on a competitive basis, to provide technical assistance to educate retailers on the process and technical requirements for online acceptance of SNAP benefits and to support and expedite SNAP online purchasing. The America Rescue Plan (PL-117-2) provides additional funding for SNAP issuance-related modernization efforts, which will be addressed in future contracts or grants separate from this solicitation.

 In addition to online purchasing, a portion of the funding for this grant opportunity will be used to support technical assistance for SNAP retailers who will implement mobile payments under an FNS pilot in five States (currently to be determined), and to support education and training on any new issuance modernization initiatives.

Objectives:

In the interest of providing the best possible customer service to participants, FNS strives to foster innovation and reduce barriers to SNAP services, including ready access to using SNAP benefits for online purchases, assessment of whether mobile payments might be appropriate for the SNAP program, and the assessment of other modernization efforts. This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide. Increasing access to online purchasing is particularly important to rural communities, communities served by stores with limited stock of healthy foods, populations facing barriers to accessing traditional retailer grocery stores (e.g., participants with disabilities, participants without transportation), and all recipients impacted by COVID-19. And, this announcement also supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the mobile payments pilot and any other modernization efforts that may develop.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Carla Garcia

Grant Officer

carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email:carla.garcia@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SNAP-SEMTAC-FY22
Funding Opportunity Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2022
Last Updated Date: Sep 02, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 27, 2022 *FNS has Extended the end date for this RFA, from September 6, 2022 to September 27, 2022.
Archive Date: Dec 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit entities only. A nonprofit entity is any organization or institution with IRS 501(c) (3) status or accredited institutions of higher education, where no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual. All applicant organizations must be domestic entities and shall be owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

Section 703 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 authorizes USDA, on a competitive basis, to provide technical assistance to educate retailers on the process and technical requirements for online acceptance of SNAP benefits and to support and expedite SNAP online purchasing. The America Rescue Plan (PL-117-2) provides additional funding for SNAP issuance-related modernization efforts, which will be addressed in future contracts or grants separate from this solicitation.

 In addition to online purchasing, a portion of the funding for this grant opportunity will be used to support technical assistance for SNAP retailers who will implement mobile payments under an FNS pilot in five States (currently to be determined), and to support education and training on any new issuance modernization initiatives.

Objectives:

In the interest of providing the best possible customer service to participants, FNS strives to foster innovation and reduce barriers to SNAP services, including ready access to using SNAP benefits for online purchases, assessment of whether mobile payments might be appropriate for the SNAP program, and the assessment of other modernization efforts. This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide. Increasing access to online purchasing is particularly important to rural communities, communities served by stores with limited stock of healthy foods, populations facing barriers to accessing traditional retailer grocery stores (e.g., participants with disabilities, participants without transportation), and all recipients impacted by COVID-19. And, this announcement also supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the mobile payments pilot and any other modernization efforts that may develop.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Carla Garcia

Grant Officer

carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email:carla.garcia@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SNAP-SEMTAC-FY22
Funding Opportunity Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jul 07, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2022
Archive Date: Oct 06, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit entities only. A nonprofit entity is any organization or institution with IRS 501(c) (3) status or accredited institutions of higher education, where no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual. All applicant organizations must be domestic entities and shall be owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

Section 703 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 authorizes USDA, on a competitive basis, to provide technical assistance to educate retailers on the process and technical requirements for online acceptance of SNAP benefits and to support and expedite SNAP online purchasing. The America Rescue Plan (PL-117-2) provides additional funding for SNAP issuance-related modernization efforts, which will be addressed in future contracts or grants separate from this solicitation.

 In addition to online purchasing, a portion of the funding for this grant opportunity will be used to support technical assistance for SNAP retailers who will implement mobile payments under an FNS pilot in five States (currently to be determined), and to support education and training on any new issuance modernization initiatives.

Objectives:

In the interest of providing the best possible customer service to participants, FNS strives to foster innovation and reduce barriers to SNAP services, including ready access to using SNAP benefits for online purchases, assessment of whether mobile payments might be appropriate for the SNAP program, and the assessment of other modernization efforts. This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide. Increasing access to online purchasing is particularly important to rural communities, communities served by stores with limited stock of healthy foods, populations facing barriers to accessing traditional retailer grocery stores (e.g., participants with disabilities, participants without transportation), and all recipients impacted by COVID-19. And, this announcement also supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the mobile payments pilot and any other modernization efforts that may develop.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Carla Garcia

Grant Officer

carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email:carla.garcia@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SNAP-SEMTAC-FY22
Funding Opportunity Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jul 07, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2022
Archive Date: Oct 06, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit entities only. A nonprofit entity is any organization or institution with IRS 501(c) (3) status or accredited institutions of higher education, where no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual. All applicant organizations must be domestic entities and shall be owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

Section 703 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 authorizes USDA, on a competitive basis, to provide technical assistance to educate retailers on the process and technical requirements for online acceptance of SNAP benefits and to support and expedite SNAP online purchasing. The America Rescue Plan (PL-117-2) provides additional funding for SNAP issuance-related modernization efforts, which will be addressed in future contracts or grants separate from this solicitation.

 In addition to online purchasing, a portion of the funding for this grant opportunity will be used to support technical assistance for SNAP retailers who will implement mobile payments under an FNS pilot in five States (currently to be determined), and to support education and training on any new issuance modernization initiatives.

Objectives:

In the interest of providing the best possible customer service to participants, FNS strives to foster innovation and reduce barriers to SNAP services, including ready access to using SNAP benefits for online purchases, assessment of whether mobile payments might be appropriate for the SNAP program, and the assessment of other modernization efforts. This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide. Increasing access to online purchasing is particularly important to rural communities, communities served by stores with limited stock of healthy foods, populations facing barriers to accessing traditional retailer grocery stores (e.g., participants with disabilities, participants without transportation), and all recipients impacted by COVID-19. And, this announcement also supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the mobile payments pilot and any other modernization efforts that may develop.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Carla Garcia

Grant Officer

carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email:carla.garcia@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SNAP-SEMTAC-FY22
Funding Opportunity Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jul 07, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jul 07, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2022
Archive Date: Oct 06, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit entities only. A nonprofit entity is any organization or institution with IRS 501(c) (3) status or accredited institutions of higher education, where no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual. All applicant organizations must be domestic entities and shall be owned, operated, and located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Nutrition Service
Description:

Section 703 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 authorizes USDA, on a competitive basis, to provide technical assistance to educate retailers on the process and technical requirements for online acceptance of SNAP benefits and to support and expedite SNAP online purchasing. The America Rescue Plan (PL-117-2) provides additional funding for SNAP issuance-related modernization efforts, which will be addressed in future contracts or grants separate from this solicitation.

 In addition to online purchasing, a portion of the funding for this grant opportunity will be used to support technical assistance for SNAP retailers who will implement mobile payments under an FNS pilot in five States (currently to be determined), and to support education and training on any new issuance modernization initiatives.

Objectives:

In the interest of providing the best possible customer service to participants, FNS strives to foster innovation and reduce barriers to SNAP services, including ready access to using SNAP benefits for online purchases, assessment of whether mobile payments might be appropriate for the SNAP program, and the assessment of other modernization efforts. This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide. Increasing access to online purchasing is particularly important to rural communities, communities served by stores with limited stock of healthy foods, populations facing barriers to accessing traditional retailer grocery stores (e.g., participants with disabilities, participants without transportation), and all recipients impacted by COVID-19. And, this announcement also supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the mobile payments pilot and any other modernization efforts that may develop.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Carla Garcia

Grant Officer

carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email:carla.garcia@usda.gov

Folder 341850 Full Announcement-RFA -> Online TA Grant 9.19.22.pdf

Folder 341850 Full Announcement-RFA -> FNS-906 – FINAL1.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Carla Garcia
Grant Officer
carla.garcia@usda.gov
Email: carla.garcia@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.580 2022-SEMTAC SNAP _SEMTAC F2022 PKG00275506 Jul 07, 2022 Oct 06, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

341850 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

341850 SF424A-1.0.pdf

341850 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

341850 SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

341850 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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