USDA – FNS – SNAP Participation 2012 Grant

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is awarding $5 million in grants to State agencies, public health or educational entities, and nonprofit organizations to simplify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process and improve access to benefits. The grant aims to support the development of user-friendly SNAP systems and enhance access for eligible households. This opportunity encourages innovative proposals to streamline certification and recertification processes, making it easier for applicants and participants. The deadline for submission is June 20, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 157073

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	USDA-FNS-SNPA-2012
Funding Opportunity Title::	USDA-FNS-SNAP Participation 2012
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	10
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	10.580 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Outreach/Participation Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 3
Posted Date::	Mar 21, 2012
Last Updated Date::	Mar 26, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Jun 20, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Jun 20, 2012
Archive Date::	Jul 20, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 5,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$5,000,000
Award Floor::	$1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

State governments

Additional Information on Eligibility::

The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are:

The 53 State agencies that administer the SNAP;
State or local governments;
Agencies providing health or welfare services;
Public health or educational entities; and
Private non-profit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Food and Nutrition Service
Description::	The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 authorized the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to award $5 million dollars in grants to State agencies; public health or educational entities; or private nonprofit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations, for projects aimed at simplifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application and eligibility determination systems or improving access to SNAP benefits by eligible households. The purpose of this grant competition is to support efforts by State agencies and their community-based and faith-based partners to develop and implement Simple SNAP application and eligibility determination systems; or Measures to improve access to SNAP benefits by eligible applicants. This RFA seeks diverse proposals that would make the entire process, from certification to recertification, easier and more efficient for applicants and participants. Forms and Letters of Commitment/Endorsement are exempt from the page limitation.
Link to Additional Information::
Grantor Contact Information::	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 3	Updated Grant Officer contact information, eligibility explanation and funding opportunity description.	Mar 26, 2012
Synopsis 2
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	10.580
Competition ID:	USDA-FNS-SNPA-2012
Competition Title:	USDA-FNS-SNAP Participation 2012
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00109330
Opening Date:	Mar 21, 2012
Closing Date:	Jun 20, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	Greg Walton
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
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