Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS SNPA 10
Apply for USDA FNS SNPA 10
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 SNAP Participation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.580 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2010 and posted on Apr 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 SNAP Participation Program was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Backed by authority in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, the program made a total of $5 million available to support projects designed to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by reducing administrative barriers and making it easier for eligible households to apply for and receive benefits.
At its core, the grant focused on practical, operational improvements to SNAP access. Funded projects were intended to simplify SNAP application processes, streamline eligibility determination systems, and generally improve how eligible people connect to benefits. That could include efforts that modernize or refine how applications are submitted, processed, verified, or tracked, as well as outreach or access-oriented strategies that help households navigate the process more successfully. The opportunity is also identified under CFDA number 10.580, described as SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants, which signals an emphasis on improving systems, procedures, and technology that affect participation and timely benefit delivery.
Eligible applicants included state governments and nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The program description also notes that awards could go to state agencies, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations. This eligibility design reflects the reality that SNAP access problems often sit at the intersection of government administrative systems and community-based support, so the program aimed to fund both state-led improvements and community-embedded initiatives that remove friction for applicants.
The funding instrument was a grant, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants did not need to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award. The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2010, with an application closing date of June 23, 2010, and it was archived on July 23, 2010. The formal opportunity identifier was Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS SNPA 10, titled "2010 SNAP Participation Program," and it fell under the Food and Nutrition funding activity category.
For applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Lisa Johnson in the Grants and Fiscal Policy Division, reachable by phone at 703-305-2848, with an option to email the grant officer as indicated in the posting.
2010 SNAP Participation Program (USDA FNS) - FAQs
What is the 2010 SNAP Participation Program?
The 2010 SNAP Participation Program was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It provided funding for projects intended to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by reducing administrative barriers and making it easier for eligible households to apply for and receive benefits.
What federal agency administered this grant opportunity?
The grant was administered by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose was to increase SNAP participation by supporting practical, operational improvements that reduce administrative friction. The focus was on simplifying SNAP application processes, streamlining eligibility determination systems, and improving how eligible people connect to benefits and receive timely benefit delivery.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
A total of $5 million was available under the 2010 SNAP Participation Program.
What types of projects were intended to be funded?
Funded projects were intended to improve access to SNAP through operational and process improvements, including efforts to:
- Simplify SNAP application processes
- Streamline eligibility determination systems
- Modernize or refine how applications are submitted, processed, verified, or tracked
- Improve overall access so eligible households can navigate the process more successfully
- Support outreach or access-oriented strategies tied to reducing friction in applying for and receiving benefits
Is this opportunity related to process or technology improvements?
Yes. The opportunity is identified under CFDA number 10.580, described as SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants, indicating an emphasis on improving systems, procedures, and technology that affect participation and timely benefit delivery.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number is 10.580.
What authority supported this program?
The program was backed by authority in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments and nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The program description also notes that awards could go to entities such as state agencies, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Nonprofit eligibility included IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations, excluding institutions of higher education.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity was a grant.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants did not need to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The formal opportunity identifier was Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS SNPA 10.
What was the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "2010 SNAP Participation Program."
What funding activity category did this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity fell under the Food and Nutrition funding activity category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 23, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 23, 2010.
Who was the listed point of contact for help with the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Lisa Johnson in the Grants and Fiscal Policy Division.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
Lisa Johnson could be reached by phone at 703-305-2848.
Was an email contact option mentioned?
Yes. The posting indicated there was an option to email the grant officer.
What kinds of organizations were specifically mentioned as potential award recipients?
The description notes that awards could go to state agencies and a range of public and nonprofit entities, including public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations.
What problem area was this grant designed to address?
The program was designed to address administrative barriers and access friction that can prevent or delay eligible households from applying for and receiving SNAP benefits.
What was the underlying approach of the program?
The program emphasized practical, operational improvements to SNAP access, recognizing that participation challenges often sit at the intersection of government administrative systems and community-based support.
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