The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is offering the FY 2008 Food Stamp Outreach Grant aimed at informing and educating low-income seniors and Hispanic individuals about the benefits of the Food Stamp Program. With at least $1 million in funds available, the grant aims to implement effective outreach strategies and increase participation in the program by providing information on eligibility and the application process. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date on Feb 19, 2008, to contribute to improving access to nutrition benefits for underserved communities.
Opportunity ID: 40074
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-FSOR-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 Food Stamp Outreach Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.580 — Food Stamp Program Outreach Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2007 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service |
| Description: | Eligibile applicants are invited to compete for a 2008 Food Stamp Outreach Grant. The Food and Nutrition Service, of USDA has at least $1 million, contingent upon availability of FY08 appropriated funds. The purpose of the FY 2008 grant is to implement and learn more about effective strategies to inform and educate potentially eligible low income seniors and Hispanic persons, who are not currently participating in the Food Stamp Program (FSP), about the nutrition benefits of the program, eligibility rules, and how to apply. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leslie DavisByrd
Grants Officer Phone 7033052867 Email:leslieb@fns.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Leslie DavisByrd Grants Officer Phone 7033052867 Email: leslieb@fns.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.580 | USDA-FNS-FSOR-08 | Food Stamp Outreach | PKG00005627 | Nov 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40074 SF424-2.0.pdf
40074 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
40074 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40074 Budget-1.1.pdf
40074 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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