Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS WIEBT 08 01
Apply for USDA FNS WIEBT 08 01
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2008 WIC EBT PRE PLANNING GRANT" 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2008 WIC EBT Pre-Planning Grant (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS WIEBT 08 01) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help WIC State agencies prepare for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) initiatives. Structured as a cooperative agreement, the program was designed to strengthen early-stage planning work that would set states up for eventual WIC EBT implementation. It was authorized in line with Public Law 110-161, and it made clear that awards were competitive, dependent on available funding, and did not create any promise or priority for future WIC EBT funding rounds.
The core goal of the opportunity was to fund preparatory efforts rather than full-scale system deployment. FNS framed the purpose as two main tracks. First, grants could support Phase I planning activities tailored to the specific needs of an individual WIC State agency, with the intent of building a solid foundation for later EBT implementation. Second, funding could be used to develop data collection tools for assessing EBT costs, with an emphasis on creating tools that could be used broadly by WIC agencies across the country. In other words, applicants could either focus on their own readiness and planning work, or contribute to nationwide capacity by building standardized methods for capturing and comparing EBT cost information.
Eligibility was limited to governmental entities running WIC at the state level, meaning WIC State agencies under state governments were the intended applicants. Importantly, the competition was open both to states that had not yet launched a WIC EBT effort and to states that already had existing WIC EBT projects, reflecting an intent to support a range of maturity levels from early exploration to refinement and standardization work.
Financially, the opportunity estimated total funding at $1,000,000 and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The assistance was associated with CFDA number 10.578 (WIC Grants to States). The notice was posted on June 10, 2008, and the application deadline was July 7, 2008, with the opportunity later archived on August 6, 2008.
For access and administrative support, FNS referenced a WIC program web link for additional information and provided a grants officer contact for issues obtaining the full announcement. The point of contact listed was Veronica Ferrell, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 703-305-2760.
FY 2008 WIC EBT Pre-Planning Grant (USDA FNS WIEBT 08 01) FAQs
What is the FY 2008 WIC EBT Pre-Planning Grant?
The FY 2008 WIC EBT Pre-Planning Grant was a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help WIC State agencies prepare for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) initiatives. It was structured as a cooperative agreement and focused on early-stage planning rather than full system deployment.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USDA FNS WIEBT 08 01.
What agency offered this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What type of award was this opportunity?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What was the purpose of this grant?
The purpose was to fund preparatory work to support eventual WIC EBT implementation. FNS emphasized that the funding was for pre-planning activities and tools development, not for full-scale EBT system deployment.
What kinds of activities could the grant fund?
FNS described two main tracks that could be supported:
- Phase I planning activities tailored to an individual WIC State agency, designed to create a foundation for later WIC EBT implementation.
- Development of data collection tools to assess EBT costs, with an emphasis on tools that could be used broadly by WIC agencies nationwide.
Was this funding intended for full WIC EBT implementation?
No. The opportunity was specifically intended to strengthen early-stage planning and related preparatory efforts, rather than fund a complete WIC EBT system rollout.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to governmental entities running WIC at the state level. In other words, WIC State agencies under state governments were the intended eligible applicants.
Could states without an existing WIC EBT effort apply?
Yes. The competition was open to WIC State agencies that had not yet launched a WIC EBT effort.
Could states with existing WIC EBT projects apply?
Yes. The competition was also open to WIC State agencies that already had WIC EBT projects, reflecting an intent to support a range of maturity levels, including refinement and standardization work.
Was this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. Awards were described as competitive and dependent on the availability of funds.
Did receiving an award create a guarantee of future WIC EBT funding?
No. The notice stated that awards did not create any promise or priority for future WIC EBT funding rounds.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The opportunity estimated total funding at $1,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What CFDA number was associated with this assistance?
The assistance was associated with CFDA number 10.578 (WIC Grants to States).
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on June 10, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 7, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 6, 2008.
Where could applicants find additional information?
FNS referenced a WIC program web link for additional information and also provided a grants officer contact for issues obtaining the full announcement.
Who was the grants officer point of contact, and how could they be reached?
The listed point of contact was Veronica Ferrell, Grants Officer. The phone number provided was 703-305-2760.
What was the legal/authorizing reference mentioned for this opportunity?
The opportunity was authorized in line with Public Law 110-161.
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