Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS WICSP 09
Apply for USDA FNS WICSP 09
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 WIC SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS" 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 Feb 18, 2009 and posted on Feb 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- This is restricted to State Agencies and ITO Only.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 WIC Special Project Grants opportunity was a discretionary funding competition run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to support new, practical improvements in how WIC services are delivered. The program set aside an estimated total of about $500,000 in FY 2009 to help WIC State agencies test, implement, and evaluate innovative approaches that respond to changing participant needs. The intent was not routine program operations, but targeted projects that could strengthen service quality, modernize delivery, and generate lessons other WIC agencies could potentially replicate.
Funding under this announcement was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning FNS would likely remain involved beyond simply issuing funds, with a stronger expectation of coordination, oversight, and shared project direction than under a typical grant. FNS expected to make one to two awards in FY 2009, with anticipated award sizes ranging from $200,000 to $400,000 each, depending on the number of strong applications and the budgets requested. Even if an applicant proposed a certain budget, FNS stated it could reduce, increase, or otherwise revise budgets based on funding availability and other considerations, and it also reserved the right to cancel the solicitation entirely if funds were not available.
Eligibility was tightly restricted. Only the 90 official WIC State agencies responsible for administering WIC in States, Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) could apply. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier for eligible agencies to propose ambitious pilots or systems changes without needing to bring non-federal dollars to the table.
This specific Request for Applications (RFA), labeled as Application A, was only for Full Grants. The announcement also referenced a separate, parallel RFA (Application B) for Concept Paper Development Grants intended for agencies that wanted to develop a concept paper as a precursor to applying for a Full Grant using FY 2010 funds, subject to the availability of funds in that later year. In other words, FY 2009 had a direct path for agencies ready to execute a full project, while FY 2010 was positioned as a follow-on opportunity for those needing planning support first.
Project topics were deliberately broad and could come from any WIC-related program area. Proposals could target the overall WIC population or focus on particular segments of participants, allowing agencies to address localized needs, hard-to-serve groups, or specific service bottlenecks. The core expectation was that grant activities would help agencies develop, implement, and evaluate new or innovative methods of service delivery, with evaluation being a key component rather than an afterthought. The announcement noted that past Special Project Grants had sometimes concentrated on specific themes; historically, the first award in 1995 supported Wyoming in developing an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system. Since 2000, the general emphasis for these projects has been aligned with the broader goal of "Revitalizing Quality Nutrition Services," and applicants were directed to review the Full Grant focus area details in the attachment and prior-year award abstracts on the FNS website for context on what has been funded and why.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity number USDA FNS WICSP 09 and CFDA number 10.578 (WIC Grants to States). The opportunity was posted in mid-February 2009, with an application closing date of April 13, 2009, and an archive date of May 13, 2009. Questions and access issues were routed through the listed grants officer contact at FNS.
FY 2009 WIC Special Project Grants (USDA FNS) - FAQs
What is the FY 2009 WIC Special Project Grants opportunity?
It was a discretionary funding competition run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in FY 2009 to support new, practical improvements in how WIC services are delivered. The focus was on targeted projects that could strengthen service quality, modernize delivery, and produce lessons other WIC agencies could potentially replicate, rather than funding routine WIC operations.
What was the purpose of these grants?
The purpose was to help WIC State agencies test, implement, and evaluate innovative approaches that respond to changing participant needs. A core expectation was that projects would include evaluation as a key component, not just implementation.
How much total funding was expected to be available in FY 2009?
FNS set aside an estimated total of about $500,000 in FY 2009 for this opportunity.
How many awards did FNS expect to make?
FNS expected to make one to two awards in FY 2009.
What was the anticipated award size?
Anticipated award sizes ranged from $200,000 to $400,000 each, depending on the number of strong applications and the budgets requested.
Could FNS change the amount awarded compared to the amount requested?
Yes. FNS stated it could reduce, increase, or otherwise revise budgets based on funding availability and other considerations, even if an applicant proposed a specific budget.
Could the solicitation be canceled?
Yes. FNS reserved the right to cancel the solicitation entirely if funds were not available.
What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding under this announcement was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that FNS would likely remain involved beyond simply issuing funds, with stronger expectations of coordination, oversight, and shared project direction than under a typical grant.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to the 90 official WIC State agencies responsible for administering WIC in States, Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs).
Were non-state entities, local organizations, or individuals eligible?
No. Based on the announcement, only the official WIC State agencies (including those administering WIC in Territories and ITOs) were eligible.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Was this RFA for full projects or planning/concept development?
This specific Request for Applications (RFA), labeled Application A, was only for Full Grants.
Was there a related opportunity for concept paper development?
Yes. The announcement referenced a separate, parallel RFA (Application B) for Concept Paper Development Grants, intended for agencies that wanted to develop a concept paper as a precursor to applying for a Full Grant using FY 2010 funds, subject to the availability of funds in that later year.
What kinds of projects or topics were eligible?
Project topics were deliberately broad and could come from any WIC-related program area. Proposals could target the overall WIC population or focus on particular segments of participants, including localized needs, hard-to-serve groups, or specific service bottlenecks.
What was the main expectation for project activities?
The main expectation was that grant activities would help agencies develop, implement, and evaluate new or innovative methods of service delivery. Evaluation was highlighted as a key component of the work.
Were applicants expected to align with any broader initiative or emphasis area?
Yes. Since 2000, the general emphasis for these projects has been aligned with the broader goal of "Revitalizing Quality Nutrition Services."
Did the announcement provide context on what has been funded historically?
Yes. It noted that past Special Project Grants had sometimes concentrated on specific themes. As one historical example, the first award in 1995 supported Wyoming in developing an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system.
Where could applicants look for examples of previously funded projects?
Applicants were directed to review Full Grant focus area details in the attachment and prior-year award abstracts available on the FNS website for context on what has been funded and why.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number was USDA FNS WICSP 09.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 10.578 (WIC Grants to States).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted in mid-February 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was April 13, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 13, 2009.
Who should applicants contact for questions or access issues?
Questions and access issues were routed through the listed grants officer contact at FNS, as identified in the posting.
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