USDA-FNS-SNAP Participation 2012
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.
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.
Related Programs
Special Nutrition Assistance Program Outreach/Participation Program
Department of Agriculture
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
link above
Additional Information of 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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/government/grants/Grant_Announcement-2012.pdf
Contact:
Gregory WaltonGrants Officer
Agency Email Description:
email link above
Agency Email:
greg.walton@fns.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2012-03-21
Application Due Date:
2012-06-20
Archive Date:
2012-07-20
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