Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CNAR 09 1
Apply for USDA FNS CNAR 09 1
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 09 Administrative Review and Training Grants Method I Administrative Reviews" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.579 Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 23, 2009 and posted on Jan 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $16,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 09 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Grants, Method I: Administrative Reviews opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS CNAR 09 1) is a discretionary grant competition run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under CFDA 10.579, Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants. It is authorized by Public Law 108-265 and, depending on the availability of FY 2009 funds, sets aside an estimated total of $16,000,000 to strengthen oversight and accountability in the Child Nutrition Programs. The main purpose is to help state agencies improve program integrity by focusing attention on local educational agencies (LEAs) that show signs of elevated administrative error or present a higher risk of noncompliance.
This specific posting is only for Method I grants. Method I funding supports state agencies that need resources to carry out additional administrative reviews required under Section 22 of the National School Lunch Act (NSLA). In practical terms, the grants are meant to expand a state agency's capacity to identify which LEAs warrant extra scrutiny, conduct more reviews than the state could otherwise complete with its base resources, and provide training tied directly to the errors and risk factors uncovered. The emphasis is not on a broad research or innovation project, but on doing more of the core compliance work: targeted reviews and the follow-up training that helps prevent repeat findings.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically the 57 state agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs (which generally includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, territories, and certain other jurisdictions recognized for program administration). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The opportunity category is discretionary and the funding instrument is a grant.
The announcement makes clear that there are two ART grant methods available in FY 2009, but they are separate. Method II is for special projects submitted via a concept paper and is posted under a different opportunity. State agencies are allowed to apply for one method or both, but if they apply for both, they must submit separate applications for each method, rather than combining them.
Key dates in the posting include a posted and creation date of January 23, 2009, with an original and current closing date of March 19, 2009, and an archive date of April 18, 2009. The award ceiling and award floor are listed as 0, which usually indicates the announcement does not specify per-award minimums or maximums in that field and that applicants should rely on the full announcement for any limits, recommended budgets, or allocation approach. For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Deborah Shore, Management Analyst, reachable at 703-305-2184.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 09 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Grants, Method I: Administrative Reviews."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA FNS CNAR 09 1.
Which federal agency is offering this competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 10.579, Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants.
What is the legal authority for this grant?
The opportunity is authorized by Public Law 108-265.
How much funding is expected to be available?
Depending on the availability of FY 2009 funds, the announcement sets aside an estimated total of $16,000,000.
What is the overall purpose of the ART Grants in this posting?
The main purpose is to strengthen oversight and accountability in the Child Nutrition Programs by helping state agencies improve program integrity, with particular attention to local educational agencies (LEAs) that show signs of elevated administrative error or higher risk of noncompliance.
Is this posting for Method I or Method II ART grants?
This posting is only for Method I grants (Administrative Reviews).
What does Method I funding support?
Method I supports state agencies that need resources to carry out additional administrative reviews required under Section 22 of the National School Lunch Act (NSLA).
What kinds of activities are emphasized under Method I?
The emphasis is on expanding capacity to (1) identify LEAs that warrant extra scrutiny, (2) conduct more administrative reviews than the state could otherwise complete with base resources, and (3) provide training tied directly to the errors and risk factors uncovered during those reviews.
Is Method I intended for broad research, innovation, or special projects?
No. The posting emphasizes core compliance work: targeted administrative reviews and follow-up training that helps prevent repeat findings, rather than a broad research or innovation project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically the 57 state agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs (generally the 50 states, the District of Columbia, territories, and certain other recognized jurisdictions).
Are local educational agencies (LEAs) eligible to apply directly?
The posting limits eligibility to state agencies. LEAs are referenced as entities that may be selected for additional scrutiny and reviews, not as eligible applicants for this grant competition.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
Are there multiple ART grant methods available in FY 2009?
Yes. The announcement indicates there are two ART grant methods available in FY 2009, but they are separate.
Where does Method II fit in, and is it included here?
Method II is for special projects submitted via a concept paper and is posted under a different opportunity. It is not part of this specific posting.
Can a state agency apply for both Method I and Method II?
Yes. State agencies are allowed to apply for one method or both.
If applying for both methods, can an applicant submit a combined application?
No. If applying for both methods, applicants must submit separate applications for each method rather than combining them.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) is January 23, 2009.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is March 19, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is April 18, 2009.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is listed as 0 and the award ceiling is listed as 0.
Does an award floor/ceiling of 0 mean there is no minimum or maximum award amount?
The posting notes that 0 in these fields usually indicates the announcement does not specify per-award minimums or maximums in that field, and applicants should rely on the full announcement for any limits, recommended budgets, or allocation approach.
Who is the point of contact if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically?
The listed point of contact is Deborah Shore, Management Analyst.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Deborah Shore can be reached by phone at 703-305-2184.
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