Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

 

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is a nutrition assistance program that may be operated at the request of a Tribe or Indian Tribal Organization (ITO) on an Indian reservation, approved areas near a reservation, or approved service areas in Oklahoma. Income-eligible households receive a supplemental monthly food package and nutrition education. Households may not participate in FDPIR and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) simultaneously in the same month. In FY 2018, 102 ITOs and 3 State agencies (SAs) administered the program on approximately 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. Nutrition assistance was provided to an average of 87.2 thousand persons per month. All participating ITOs and SAs receive administrative funding for costs incurred in the operation of the program; a portion of these administrative funds can be used for nutrition education activities. Additionally, Food Distribution Program Nutrition Education (FDPNE) grants are awarded competitively to participating FDPIR ITOs/SAs for culturally relevant nutrition education activities that promote healthy choices through the use of USDA Foods and physical activity among FDPIR participants. CFDA 10.594 FDPIR Nutrition Education Grants.

Active 10.567 Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture B - Project Grants; C - Direct Payments For Specified Use; H - Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods Fiscal Year 2016 In FY 2016, an estimated three States and 102 ITOs administer the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages, and 14 ITOs will undertake FDPNE grant funded nutrition education projects. In FY 2016, a three-year national study of FDPIR and its participants was completed. Results are pending. In FY 2016, 102 ITOs and 3 SAs administered the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. Approximately 78.88 million pounds of food was purchased for FDPIR, 93.0 thousand people were served on an average monthly basis, and 14 ITOs received FDPNE grants.
Fiscal Year 2017 In FY 2017, an estimated 102 ITOs and 3 SAs administer the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. No Current Data Available for FDPNE grant funded nutrition education projects.
Fiscal Year 2018 In FY 2018, an estimated 102 ITOs and 3 SAs administer the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. No Current Data Available for FDPNE grant funded nutrition education projects.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available. Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (codified in the Agricultural Act of 2014), Public Law 110-246, 7 U.S.C. 2011-2036
Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, Public Law 93-86 The administration of FDPIR is limited to ITOs or to SAs that assume administration on behalf of/at the request of a Tribe(s). FDPIR eligibility is limited to income-eligible households residing on participating reservations or income-eligible Indian Tribal Households (see definition at 7 CFR 253.2) residing in approved areas near a reservation or in approved service areas in Oklahoma. The ITOs/SAs are responsible for certifying households based on national eligibility criteria. The income standards vary by household size and are based on 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines adjusted by the applicable SNAP standard deduction. Applicant ITO/SA administrators must submit Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and a Plan of Operation. ITOs and SAs must comply with federal financial management policies and regulations. Applicant households must submit a completed application form and provide documentation in accordance with federal regulations at 7 CFR 253.6. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. ITOs and SAs that want to administer FDPIR must submit Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) to the appropriate FNS Regional Office, as well as a Plan of Operation. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency as implemented by 2 CFR Part 200 must be used for this program. Administrative funding is provided annually by FNS to ITOs and SAs for use in administering the program. Program benefits for eligible households are provided in the form of a monthly food package, selected by the household in accordance with Federal guide rates that are based on household size. ITOs and SAs order from a list of over 100 available foods. The foods are delivered to the ITOs/SAs on a predetermined schedule set by the ITO/SDA and stored locally. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines ITOs/SAs who wish to begin administering the program can submit an application at any time. FNS must determine within 30 days of the receipt of a completed application if an ITO/SA is capable of administering the program. ITOs and SAs must make foods available to eligible households within 7 days of receipt of the completed application form (1 day for households in need of expedited services). Not applicable. Not applicable. FDPIR eligibility is limited to income-eligible households residing on participating reservations or income-eligible Indian Tribal Households (see definition at 7 CFR 253.2) residing in approved areas near a reservation or in approved service areas in Oklahoma. The ITOs/SAs are responsible for certifying households based on national eligibility criteria. The income standards vary by household size and are based on 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines adjusted by the applicable SNAP standard deduction. Households may not participate in FDPIR and the SNAP simultaneously in the same month. USDA pays for and provides USDA Foods to authorized ITOs and SAs for distribution to qualifying households. In FY 2019, FNS makes available to the ITOs and SAs a minimum of 75% of the administrative funds necessary to operate the program and to conduct nutrition education. FDPNE grants can be used for nutrition education services to FDPIR participants and FDPIR-eligible participants. The ITOs and SAs must follow national polices in certifying eligible households and issuing USDA Foods, and must comply with program and financial reporting requirements. USDA Foods may not be sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of (authorized distribution excepted) without prior, specific approval from USDA. The Federal funds provided must be used to meet allowable expenses incurred in operating FDPIR. Performance Reports: ITOs and SAs are required to conduct annual reviews of program operations. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 Each ITO and SA must maintain accurate and complete program records and reports, including household case files, for 3 years following the close of the fiscal year or until any outstanding audit, claim or litigation is settled. Statutory Formula: Title 7 Part 253.11 Matching Requirements: Percent: 25% in FY 2019. The 25% match requirement may be waived or lowered, if compelling justification is provided by the ITO/SA.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Administrative funding for ITOs/SAs is provided each new federal fiscal year and has a period of availability at the ITO/SA level across two federal fiscal years before expiring. Food donations for household distribution are continuous. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter. See Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. The following Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices have FDPIR programs within their regional area: Mountain Plains, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, and Western. Erica Antonson
Food and Nutrition Service
Food Distribution Division
3101 Park Center Dr., 5th Floor

Alexandria, VA 22302 US
Erica.Antonson@fns.usda.gov
Phone: 703-305-2680 http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir/food-distribution-program-indian-reservations-fdpir 12-3505-0-1-605 (Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 18$48,024,000.00; FY 19 est $49,762,000.00; FY 20 est $51,455,000.00; FY 17$47,690,000.00; FY 16$41,527,000.00; - Administrative Expenses (Project Grants) FY 18$104,976,000.00; FY 19 est $103,238,000.00; FY 20 est $78,545,000.00; - USDA Foods in-lieu of SNAP In FY 2019, the monthly per person food package was approximately $70.97. Federal administrative funding to the ITOs and SAs varies based on number of persons served in each program and the unique operational needs of each program. 7 CFR Part 253; 7 CFR Part 254; 7 CFR Part 250; FNS Handbook 501 Fiscal Year 2016 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.
Fiscal Year 2017 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.
Fiscal Year 2018 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.
Fiscal Year 2019 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.