Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS FSPA 08
Apply for USDA FNS FSPA 08
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2008 Food Stamp 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 Feb 20, 2008 and posted on Feb 20, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are The 53 State agencies that administer the FSP State or local governments Agencies providing health or welfare services Public health or educational entities and Private non profit entities such as community based or faith based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Program (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS FSPA 08) was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It offered up to $5 million in total grant funding, contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 2008 funds. The program sat within the Food and Nutrition funding area and was listed under CFDA 10.580, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants. The funding instrument was a grant, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The central goal of the opportunity was to increase participation in the Food Stamp Program (now known as SNAP) by making it easier for eligible people to apply and to be found eligible. The announcement emphasized practical, system-focused improvements that reduce barriers, simplify steps, and speed up decisions. In particular, it supported efforts to develop and implement simpler food stamp applications and to improve eligibility determination systems. It also supported other measures intended to improve access to benefits for eligible applicants, which typically includes changes that reduce paperwork burdens, make application channels more user-friendly, and strengthen outreach and coordination so that eligible households are not deterred by process friction or confusion.
Eligibility was broad but centered on the entities most directly involved in administering or supporting access to benefits. Eligible applicants included the 53 state agencies that administer the Food Stamp Program, as well as state or local governments more generally. It also included agencies providing health or welfare services and public health or educational entities, reflecting the idea that enrollment and access improvements often happen at the intersection of human services, healthcare, schools, and community programs. In addition, private non-profit organizations were eligible, specifically including community-based and faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations. This design signaled that FNS expected strong partnerships between state agencies and trusted community organizations that regularly interact with low-income households and can help connect eligible people to benefits.
Key administrative details in the public notice included the posting date of February 20, 2008, and an application closing date of May 15, 2008, with the archive date listed as June 14, 2008. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for detailed requirements, which would typically cover allowable activities, application content and forms, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and any technical standards related to process or technology improvements. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Lisa Johnson in the Grants Management Division at 703-305-2848, with applicants also directed to contact the Grant Officer as needed.
Overall, the opportunity was designed as a focused investment in operational and access improvements: simplifying how people apply, modernizing or streamlining eligibility workflows, and supporting collaborations between government and community partners to ensure eligible households can successfully navigate the process and receive benefits.
FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Program (USDA FNS FSPA 08) - FAQs
1) What is the FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Program grant opportunity?
The FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Program (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS FSPA 08) was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It funded projects intended to increase participation in the Food Stamp Program (now known as SNAP) by improving how eligible people apply and are determined eligible.
2) What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal was to increase participation by making it easier for eligible households to apply for benefits and successfully complete eligibility determination. The announcement emphasized practical, system-focused improvements that reduce barriers, simplify steps, and speed up decisions.
3) What kinds of projects or improvements were the grant intended to support?
Based on the notice summary, the grant supported efforts to develop and implement simpler food stamp applications and improve eligibility determination systems. It also supported other measures intended to improve access to benefits for eligible applicants, generally meaning changes that reduce paperwork burdens, make application channels more user-friendly, and strengthen outreach and coordination so eligible households are not discouraged by confusing or friction-heavy processes.
4) How much funding was available under this competition?
Up to $5 million in total grant funding was available, contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 2008 funds.
5) Was this a grant or another type of funding instrument?
The funding instrument was a grant.
6) Did applicants have to provide matching funds or cost sharing?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
7) What CFDA number and program area did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 10.580, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants, and it sat within the Food and Nutrition funding area.
8) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad but centered on entities involved in administering or supporting access to benefits. Eligible applicants included the 53 state agencies that administer the Food Stamp Program, state or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, and public health or educational entities. Private non-profit organizations were also eligible, including community-based and faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations.
9) Why were community-based and faith-based organizations included as eligible applicants?
The eligibility design signaled that FNS expected strong partnerships between state agencies and trusted community organizations that regularly interact with low-income households and can help connect eligible people to benefits and navigate the application process.
10) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was February 20, 2008. The application closing date was May 15, 2008. The archive date was June 14, 2008.
11) Where could applicants find the detailed application requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for detailed requirements. Those details would typically cover allowable activities, application content and forms, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and any technical standards related to process or technology improvements.
12) Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed for help accessing the full announcement electronically was Lisa Johnson, Grants Management Division, at 703-305-2848.
13) Who should applicants contact with grant-administration questions?
The notice indicated that applicants could also contact the Grant Officer as needed.
14) What does it mean that the funding was "contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year 2008 funds"?
It means the total amount available (up to $5 million) depended on whether FY 2008 appropriated funds were available to support awards under this competition.
15) What was the overall focus of the program in plain terms?
The opportunity was designed as a focused investment in operational and access improvements: simplifying how people apply, modernizing or streamlining eligibility workflows, and supporting collaborations between government and community partners so eligible households can successfully navigate the process and receive benefits.
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