Food Stamp Program Research Grants To Improve Access Through New Technology And Partnerships (10.580)
Program
10.580 Food Stamp Program Research Grants To Improve Access Through New Technology And Partnerships
Federal Agency
FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
Section 17(a)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C. 2026(a)(a). Additional authorization provided by Section 17(b)(1), 7 U.S.C. 2026(b)(1).
Program Number
10.580
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To research effective strategies using new technology and partnerships to educate people who may be eligible for food stamps about the nutrition benefits of the program and how to apply. In previous competitions, awards have funded projects that pre-screen individuals for food stamp benefits, provide application assistance to those filling out food stamp applications forms, or for local media campaigns to educate people about the benefits of the Food Stamp Program.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Discretionary).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds are used for research into food stamp outreach activities, methods and/or technology to one or more of the targeted groups of people who are eligible for the program but traditionally underused food stamp benefits. Applications must comply with criteria listed in the Request for Application package.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Non-food stamp governmental authorities, and other non-profit organizations; specific instructions provided in Request for Application.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Persons potentially eligible for food stamps (low-income individuals or families).
Credentials/Documentation
Proof of nonprofit status is required of nonprofit organizations and institutions. Nonprofits must also submit an IRS Determination Letter, Form 501C (3). Specific instructions provided in Request for Application.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Instructions provided in Request for Application. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Application package should be prepared in accordance with instructions in a specific Request for Application (RFA) and sent to the grant officer identified in the RFA.
Award Procedure
A Grant Review Technical Panel objectively reviews all complete and timely applications according to established review criteria provided in the Request for Applications and makes recommendations to Agency officials, who make final award decisions.
Deadlines
Provided in Request for Application.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Provided in Request for Application.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Instructions provided in Request for Application.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133; Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations; State governments that expend Federal financial assistance of $500,000 or more within any fiscal year shall have either a single audit or (in certain cases) a program specific audit made for that year. Audits may be conducted less frequently under conditions specified in A-133.
Records
State agencies must maintain records as necessary to support the use of Food Stamp Grant funds in accordance with the Grant Agreement. Such records must be retained for a period of 3 years after the date of submission of the final report for the fiscal year to which the records pertain, except that if audit findings have not been resolved, the records shall be retained beyond the three year period as long as required for the resolution of the issues raised by the audit.
Program Accomplishments
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/ default.htm.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-3505-0-1-605.
Obligations
FY 02 $0; FY 04 $0; and FY 05 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Based on availability of funds.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
7 CFR Part 3016, 7 CFR Part 3017, 7 CFR Part 3018.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Grants Management Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Alexandria, VA 22302. Telephone: (703) 305-2048. Contact: Lisa Johnson or Lynn Rodgers, Grant Officers.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
See the following web sites: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/2002_grants-full.htm and http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/pdfs/GranteesforOutreach.pdf.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The review panel to score and rank applications uses technical Review Criteria, which are furnished to all applicants in the Request for Applications package.
