This department is offering Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants to increase SNAP accessibility and participation at farmers’ markets. The grants, totaling $3.3 million, aim to provide equipment and support to new and existing markets in the program. The goal is to promote SNAP/Electronic Benefits Transfer services at farmers’ markets and enhance their participation in SNAP. Grant funds must be used to improve the operation of SNAP at farmers’ markets and boost their effectiveness in serving SNAP beneficiaries. Applicants should apply before the deadline on June 18, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 276335
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FNS-SNAP-FMSSG-15 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.545 — Farmers- Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Support Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Farmers’ market associations; Public benefit corporations; Economic development corporations; Regional farmers’ market authorities; Tribal governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announces, through this Request for Applications, the availability of $3.3 million in competitive grant funds, to be awarded through the Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants (FMSSG) in fiscal year (FY) 2015. As approved by Congress in the President’s FY 2014 budget request for FNS (The Food and Nutrition Service: 2014, Explanatory Notes), these funds are intended to support “the participation of farmers’ markets in SNAP by providing equipment and support grants to new markets and those currently participating in the program.” The goals of the FMSSG program are to increase SNAP accessibility and participation at farmers’ markets, and support the establishment, expansion, and promotion of SNAP/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services at farmers’ markets. This is a new program, which may continue in subsequent years. Grant funds must be used to conduct tasks that are necessary for SNAP to operate at farmers’ markets, and to increase the number and effectiveness of farmers’ market participation in SNAP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RFA Location |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Letters of Intent are not required to participate in this grant competition. | May 21, 2015 | |
| 5/18/2015 – Solicitation modified to add validated CFDA Number. | May 21, 2015 | |
| May 18, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FNS-SNAP-FMSSG-15 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.545 — Farmers- Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Support Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Farmers’ market associations; Public benefit corporations; Economic development corporations; Regional farmers’ market authorities; Tribal governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announces, through this Request for Applications, the availability of $3.3 million in competitive grant funds, to be awarded through the Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants (FMSSG) in fiscal year (FY) 2015. As approved by Congress in the President’s FY 2014 budget request for FNS (The Food and Nutrition Service: 2014, Explanatory Notes), these funds are intended to support “the participation of farmers’ markets in SNAP by providing equipment and support grants to new markets and those currently participating in the program.” The goals of the FMSSG program are to increase SNAP accessibility and participation at farmers’ markets, and support the establishment, expansion, and promotion of SNAP/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services at farmers’ markets. This is a new program, which may continue in subsequent years. Grant funds must be used to conduct tasks that are necessary for SNAP to operate at farmers’ markets, and to increase the number and effectiveness of farmers’ market participation in SNAP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RFA Location |
| 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 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FNS-SNAP-FMSSG-15 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.545 — Farmers- Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Support Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Farmers’ market associations; Public benefit corporations; Economic development corporations; Regional farmers’ market authorities; Tribal governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announces, through this Request for Applications, the availability of $3.3 million in competitive grant funds, to be awarded through the Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants (FMSSG) in fiscal year (FY) 2015. As approved by Congress in the President’s FY 2014 budget request for FNS (The Food and Nutrition Service: 2014, Explanatory Notes), these funds are intended to support “the participation of farmers’ markets in SNAP by providing equipment and support grants to new markets and those currently participating in the program.” The goals of the FMSSG program are to increase SNAP accessibility and participation at farmers’ markets, and support the establishment, expansion, and promotion of SNAP/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services at farmers’ markets. This is a new program, which may continue in subsequent years.
Grant funds must be used to conduct tasks that are necessary for SNAP to operate at farmers’ markets, and to increase the number and effectiveness of farmers’ market participation in SNAP. |
| 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: | FNS-SNAP-FMSSG-15 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 18, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Farmers’ market associations; Public benefit corporations; Economic development corporations; Regional farmers’ market authorities; Tribal governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announces, through this Request for Applications, the availability of $3.3 million in competitive grant funds, to be awarded through the Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants (FMSSG) in fiscal year (FY) 2015. As approved by Congress in the President’s FY 2014 budget request for FNS (The Food and Nutrition Service: 2014, Explanatory Notes), these funds are intended to support “the participation of farmers’ markets in SNAP by providing equipment and support grants to new markets and those currently participating in the program.” The goals of the FMSSG program are to increase SNAP accessibility and participation at farmers’ markets, and support the establishment, expansion, and promotion of SNAP/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services at farmers’ markets. This is a new program, which may continue in subsequent years.
Grant funds must be used to conduct tasks that are necessary for SNAP to operate at farmers’ markets, and to increase the number and effectiveness of farmers’ market participation in SNAP. |
| 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 276335 Full Announcement-1 -> fmssg rfa — final — -5-4-2015.pdf
Folder 276335 Full Announcement-1 -> ad_3031-v1.0 expires 2-29-16.pdf
Folder 276335 Full Announcement-1 -> fmssg attachment #1 — final program narrative — fns-10-545a — 04.22.15.pdf
Folder 276335 Full Announcement-1 -> ad_3030-v1.0 expires 2-29-16.pdf
Folder 276335 Full Announcement-1 -> fmssg attachment #2 — final budget summary — fns-10-545b — 04.22.15.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNS-SNAP-FMSSG-15 | Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grants | PKG00216667 | May 05, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
276335 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
276335 SF424A-1.0.pdf
276335 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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