USDA-FNS-FY2014 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Announcement

The summary for the USDA-FNS-FY2014 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Announcement grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Food and Nutrition Service, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

USDA-FNS-FY2014 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Announcement: 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; Measures to improve access to SNAP benefits by eligible applicants.This RFA seeks diverse proposals that would make the entire process easier and more efficient for applicants and participants. Grant proposals should focus on improving the quality and efficiency of operations and processes within the SNAP office. Specifically, FNS is interested in initiatives that use new technologies or examine office processes in order to improve application processing timeliness for initial applications or re-certifications. In addition, FNS is also interested in proposals that aim to increase the effectiveness of employment and training (E&T) activities.We encourage potential applicants to carefully read the five review criteria listed in the RFA. These criteria outline the qualities FNS expects successful proposals to have; they will also guide the reviewers’ evaluation of proposals.

Federal Grant Title:	USDA-FNS-FY2014 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Announcement
Federal Agency Name:	Food and Nutrition Service
Grant Categories:	Food and Nutrition
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-FNS-FY2014-SNAP-PTI-GRANTS
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	10.580
CFDA Descriptions:	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Current Application Deadline:	May 22, 2014
Original Application Deadline:	May 22, 2014
Posted Date:	Mar 20, 2014
Creation Date:	Mar 20, 2014
Archive Date:	Jun 21, 2014
Total Program Funding:	$5,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$5,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$20,000
Expected Number of Awards:	10
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: WHO MAY APPLY

The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are:

The 53 State agencies that administer the SNAP1;
State or local governments1;

Agencies providing health or welfare services2;

Public health or educational entities2; and

Private non-profit entities2 such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations.

1 State agencies and State and local governments should have the necessary approvals of state officials (such as councils or legislatures) of funding prior to submitting the application. Applicants should also acknowledge in their application that all necessary approvals for funding have been obtained.

2 Non-profit organizations are required to submit a copy of the IRS Determination Letter, form 501(c)(3) or proof of application for exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a list of their Board of Directors if applicable, and their most recent audited financial statements signed by the Treasurer or the Treasurer of the board. Educational entities are also required to submit their most recent financial statements signed by the Treasurer or Treasurer of the board. Applications submitted without these will be considered non-responsive and eliminated from consideration. All corporations, including non-profit corporations are required to complete the attached representation regarding felony convictions and tax delinquency.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Click Here!
Grant Announcement Contact: Kimberly Shields Grants Officer
Contact Email Address

Food and Nutrition Service 703-305-2170
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