Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS WIEBT
Apply for USDA FNS WIEBT
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2007 WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Notice of Competitive Pre Planning EBT Grant Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.578 WIC Grants To States (WGS).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2007 and posted on Jul 23, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2007. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- This solicitation is open to all WIC State agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2007 WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Notice of Competitive Pre Planning EBT Grant Solicitation is a discretionary funding opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) intended to help WIC State agencies prepare for the eventual implementation of WIC EBT. The funding is authorized under Public Law 109-97 and is offered as cooperative agreements, meaning recipients should expect an active partnership with FNS during the project rather than a hands-off grant arrangement. The solicitation is focused on early-stage planning work rather than full EBT deployment, and it makes clear that receiving an award under this competition does not create any promise or preference for future EBT implementation funding.
The competition is open to all WIC State agencies (state government applicants), including those that already have WIC EBT projects underway. Because total funding is limited and awards are made competitively, applicants would need to present strong, well-justified proposals that show why the requested pre-planning activities are necessary, feasible, and likely to advance EBT readiness. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which reduces the financial barrier for state agencies that may not have available non-federal funds for planning activities.
The RFA describes two main purposes for the funding. First, it supports Phase I pre-planning tailored to the specific needs of an individual State agency, with the goal of positioning that agency for a later EBT pilot implementation. This kind of work commonly includes activities like assessing current WIC business processes, identifying functional requirements for an EBT solution, evaluating technical and operational options, analyzing vendor or procurement strategies, planning for retailer readiness and participant experience, and building project management structures and timelines that can support a pilot. Second, the opportunity supports the development of data collection tools meant to help assess and compare costs, with an emphasis on creating resources that can be used by State agencies nationwide. In practice, that means proposals could focus on creating standardized methods, templates, or instruments for collecting and analyzing EBT cost drivers so that states can better estimate, track, and report costs in a consistent way.
Key administrative details include a total estimated funding amount of $500,000 under CFDA 10.578 (WIC Grants to States). The funding opportunity number is USDA-FNS-WIEBT, and the announcement was posted July 23, 2007, with an application deadline of August 16, 2007 (the original and current closing dates are the same). For projects funded in FY 2007, FNS indicated cooperative agreements would be funded no later than September 29, 2007. Project end dates would depend on the individual proposal and approved timeline, but in all cases could not extend beyond December 31, 2009, setting an outer boundary for completing the pre-planning work.
For applicants needing help obtaining the full announcement or with questions, the listed federal contact is Veronica Ferrell, Grants Officer, at 703-305-2760.
FAQs: FY 2007 WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Pre-Planning Grant (USDA FNS)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2007 WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Notice of Competitive Pre Planning EBT Grant Solicitation from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It is a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity intended to help WIC State agencies prepare for the eventual implementation of WIC EBT through early-stage planning activities.
What is the goal of the grant?
The goal is to fund pre-planning work that improves a WIC State agency's readiness for a later WIC EBT pilot implementation, and/or to fund development of data collection tools that help assess and compare EBT-related costs in ways that can be used by State agencies nationwide.
Is this grant for full WIC EBT implementation?
No. The solicitation is focused on early-stage planning (pre-planning) rather than full EBT deployment or implementation.
What are the main purposes or focus areas supported by the solicitation?
The RFA describes two main purposes: (1) Phase I pre-planning tailored to an individual WIC State agency to position it for a later EBT pilot implementation, and (2) development of data collection tools for assessing and comparing costs, with an emphasis on tools that can be used by State agencies nationwide.
Who is eligible to apply?
The competition is open to all WIC State agencies (state government applicants). This includes State agencies that already have WIC EBT projects underway.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. Funding is limited and awards are made competitively, so proposals are expected to be strong, well-justified, and clearly show why the requested pre-planning activities are necessary, feasible, and likely to advance EBT readiness.
What type of award is being offered?
Awards are offered as cooperative agreements. This means recipients should expect an active partnership with FNS during the project rather than a hands-off grant arrangement.
Does receiving this award guarantee future WIC EBT implementation funding?
No. The solicitation explicitly states that receiving an award under this competition does not create any promise or preference for future EBT implementation funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information.
How much total funding is available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding amount is $500,000.
What program identifier (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.578 (WIC Grants to States).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA-FNS-WIEBT.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 23, 2007.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 16, 2007. The original and current closing dates are the same.
When does FNS expect to fund cooperative agreements for FY 2007 projects?
For projects funded in FY 2007, FNS indicated cooperative agreements would be funded no later than September 29, 2007.
How long can projects run?
Project end dates depend on the individual proposal and approved timeline, but in all cases projects could not extend beyond December 31, 2009.
What kinds of activities might be included in Phase I pre-planning?
Common examples mentioned include assessing current WIC business processes, identifying functional requirements for an EBT solution, evaluating technical and operational options, analyzing vendor or procurement strategies, planning for retailer readiness and participant experience, and building project management structures and timelines that can support a pilot.
What does the "data collection tools" purpose mean in practice?
It means proposals could focus on creating standardized methods, templates, or instruments for collecting and analyzing EBT cost drivers so states can better estimate, track, and report costs in a consistent way, with resources intended to be usable by State agencies nationwide.
Is this opportunity limited to states that have not started EBT work yet?
No. The solicitation is open to all WIC State agencies, including those that already have WIC EBT projects underway.
What authorizing law is cited for this funding?
The funding is authorized under Public Law 109-97.
Who is the federal point of contact for questions?
The listed federal contact is Veronica Ferrell, Grants Officer.
How can applicants contact the federal point of contact?
Applicants can contact Veronica Ferrell, Grants Officer, at 703-305-2760 for help obtaining the full announcement or with questions.
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