Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS WICEBT 08
Apply for USDA FNS WICEBT 08
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2008 WIC EBT Grant Program" 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 Jun 10, 2008 and posted on Jun 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2008 WIC EBT Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA FNS WICEBT 08) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), focused on helping state agencies modernize how benefits are issued in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The central goal was to support implementation activities for WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), meaning the shift away from paper-based food instruments (such as vouchers or checks) toward an electronic method of delivering and redeeming WIC food benefits.
This opportunity was authorized in line with Public Law 110-161 and was structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals a more hands-on federal role than a standard grant, often involving ongoing coordination, technical input, or shared oversight between FNS and the awarded state agency. Funding was not automatic or formula-based; instead, awards were to be made competitively and only if funds were available. Importantly, FNS emphasized that receiving an award under this particular request did not guarantee any future WIC EBT funding under later solicitations, underscoring that each funding round would stand on its own.
Eligibility was limited to WIC state agencies (eligible applicants were state governments), but with a key restriction: state agencies that already had existing WIC EBT projects were excluded from applying under this specific Request for Applications (RFA). In other words, the program was designed to bring more states into WIC EBT implementation rather than funding states that had already launched EBT efforts. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so states were not required to contribute a set portion of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The funding activity category was Food and Nutrition, and the relevant CFDA number listed was 10.578 (WIC Grants to States). The estimated total funding available for the competition was $2,000,000. The announcement was posted on June 10, 2008, with an application closing date of July 7, 2008, and it was later archived on August 6, 2008. These dates indicate a relatively short application window, suggesting applicants needed to be prepared to present a clear and well-developed implementation plan quickly.
In practical terms, the grant was intended to help selected states cover the kinds of costs and workstreams that come with implementing WIC EBT. While the notice does not list specific allowable cost categories in the excerpt provided, implementation activities for WIC EBT typically include planning and project management; systems design or acquisition; coordination with EBT processors and retailers; testing and rollout activities; training for agency staff and vendor partners; and participant communication to support the transition to electronic issuance and redemption. The overall purpose was to accelerate or enable real-world deployment of WIC EBT capabilities at the state level.
For applicants or interested parties needing help accessing the full announcement at the time, the listing provided a point of contact: Veronica Ferrell, Grants Officer at FNS, reachable by phone at 703-305-2760.
FY 2008 WIC EBT Grant Program (USDA FNS WICEBT 08) - FAQs
What is the FY 2008 WIC EBT Grant Program?
The FY 2008 WIC EBT Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA FNS WICEBT 08) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It focused on helping WIC state agencies modernize the way WIC benefits are issued by supporting implementation activities for WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal was to support state-level implementation of WIC EBT, specifically the shift away from paper-based food instruments (such as vouchers or checks) toward an electronic method of delivering and redeeming WIC food benefits.
Which federal agency administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS).
What type of award was it (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement. That structure generally indicates a more active federal role than a standard grant, often involving ongoing coordination, technical input, or shared oversight between FNS and the awarded state agency.
Was this a formula-funded program or a competitive opportunity?
It was not formula-based. Awards were intended to be made competitively and only if funds were available.
Did receiving this award guarantee future WIC EBT funding?
No. FNS emphasized that an award under this specific Request for Applications (RFA) did not guarantee any future WIC EBT funding under later solicitations. Each funding round would stand on its own.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to WIC state agencies (state governments).
Were any state agencies explicitly excluded from applying?
Yes. State agencies that already had existing WIC EBT projects were excluded from applying under this specific RFA. The intent was to expand WIC EBT implementation to additional states rather than fund states that had already launched EBT efforts.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states were not required to contribute a set portion of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Food and Nutrition.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA number listed was 10.578 (WIC Grants to States).
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available for the competition was $2,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 10, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was July 7, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on August 6, 2008.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 10, 2008) and closing date (July 7, 2008), the application window was relatively short, suggesting applicants needed a well-developed implementation plan ready within a few weeks.
What kinds of activities was the grant intended to support?
The grant was intended to help selected states cover the workstreams and costs associated with implementing WIC EBT. While the excerpt does not list specific allowable cost categories, it frames the purpose as supporting implementation activities needed to move from paper-based issuance and redemption to electronic issuance and redemption.
What are examples of implementation activities that are typically part of WIC EBT projects?
Although the excerpt does not provide an official itemized list of allowable costs, it describes typical WIC EBT implementation activities as including planning and project management; systems design or acquisition; coordination with EBT processors and retailers; testing and rollout activities; training for agency staff and vendor partners; and participant communication to support the transition to electronic issuance and redemption.
What problem or transition was this funding designed to address?
The funding was designed to support the transition away from paper WIC food instruments (vouchers/checks) to an electronic system for issuing and redeeming WIC food benefits.
Who could be contacted for help or questions about the announcement?
The point of contact listed was Veronica Ferrell, Grants Officer at FNS, reachable by phone at 703-305-2760.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided for this program was USDA FNS WICEBT 08.
What does it mean that this was a discretionary grant opportunity?
It means funding was not automatic and not distributed by formula. Awards were to be made competitively and only if funds were available.
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