Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CNAR 09 2
Apply for USDA FNS CNAR 09 2
- 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 II Training and Oversight Grants" 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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 09 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Grants, Method II: Training and Oversight Grants is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to strengthen oversight and compliance in the Child Nutrition Programs. These grants are authorized under Public Law 108-265 and are intended to help state agencies improve how they identify, review, and train local educational agencies (LEAs), especially those that show a high level of administrative error or appear to be at high risk of making administrative errors. The focus is on boosting program integrity through targeted training and oversight approaches rather than simply expanding routine review activity.
This specific announcement is only for Method II grants. Method II is designed for special projects proposed by eligible applicants through a concept paper approach, meaning the applicant is expected to describe a targeted project idea that addresses oversight or training needs tied to administrative errors in LEA operations. In contrast, Method I grants (posted separately) support state agencies that need funding to conduct additional administrative reviews required under Section 22 of the National School Lunch Act (NSLA). State agencies are allowed to apply to one method or both, but if applying for both, they must submit separate applications for each method.
Funding availability is contingent on FY 2009 appropriations, with an estimated total of $16,000,000 available across the ART program for state agencies. The opportunity anticipates making about 12 awards. The notice lists no award floor or ceiling, which typically signals that award sizes may vary depending on the strength of proposals, the scope of the projects, and the availability of funds. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so state agencies do not need to provide non-federal matching funds to participate.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically the 57 state agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs (a group that generally includes the 50 states plus certain territories and the District of Columbia). The assistance is connected to CFDA 10.579, Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants, and the activity category is Food and Nutrition. The practical intent is to support states in directing resources where they are most needed: LEAs with repeated compliance problems, weak administrative controls, or indicators that errors are likely without additional support.
The application window opened on January 23, 2009, and the closing date for submissions was March 19, 2009, with the opportunity archived on April 18, 2009. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Deborah Shore, Management Analyst, at 703-305-2184, listed as the FNS point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 09 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Grants opportunity (Method II)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) focused on strengthening oversight and compliance in the Child Nutrition Programs. The Method II track supports special projects that improve how state agencies identify, review, and train local educational agencies (LEAs), especially where administrative errors are high or risk is elevated.
What is the purpose of these Method II: Training and Oversight Grants?
The purpose is to boost program integrity by funding targeted training and oversight approaches tied to administrative errors in LEA operations. The emphasis is on improving oversight and compliance strategies rather than simply expanding routine review activity.
Who is eligible to apply for Method II ART grants?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, specifically the 57 state agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs (generally the 50 states plus certain territories and the District of Columbia).
Which federal agency offers this grant?
The grant is offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What law authorizes these ART grants?
These grants are authorized under Public Law 108-265.
What programs or issue areas does the funding support?
The funding supports oversight, compliance, and training activities connected to the Child Nutrition Programs, with a focus on administrative errors and risk reduction within LEA operations.
What is the difference between Method II and Method I under the ART program?
Method II is for special projects proposed through a concept paper approach that address oversight or training needs tied to administrative errors. Method I (posted separately) supports state agencies that need funds to conduct additional administrative reviews required under Section 22 of the National School Lunch Act (NSLA).
Can a state agency apply for both Method I and Method II?
Yes. State agencies may apply to one method or both. If applying to both, they must submit separate applications for each method.
What is meant by the "concept paper approach" for Method II?
For Method II, an applicant is expected to describe a targeted project idea (via a concept paper) that addresses oversight or training needs related to administrative errors in LEA operations.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Funding is contingent on FY 2009 appropriations. The notice estimates a total of $16,000,000 available across the ART program for state agencies.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making about 12 awards.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount (award floor or ceiling)?
No award floor or ceiling is listed in the notice. This typically means award sizes may vary based on proposal strength, project scope, and the availability of funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity, so state agencies do not need to provide non-federal matching funds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The assistance is connected to CFDA 10.579, Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Food and Nutrition.
What types of LEAs are the focus for oversight and training improvements?
The grants are intended to help state agencies improve how they identify, review, and train LEAs that show a high level of administrative error or appear to be at high risk of making administrative errors, including LEAs with repeated compliance problems or weak administrative controls.
When did the application window open and close?
The application window opened on January 23, 2009, and the closing date for submissions was March 19, 2009.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 18, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact Deborah Shore, Management Analyst, at 703-305-2184 (the listed FNS point of contact).
Is this announcement for Method II only?
Yes. This specific announcement is only for Method II: Training and Oversight Grants. Method I is posted separately.
What is the overall intent of the ART program funding described here?
The practical intent is to support states in directing resources where they are most needed to improve compliance and reduce administrative errors, particularly in higher-risk LEA operations.
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