Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CNRT 10
Apply for USDA FNS CNRT 10
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Methold I" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.579 Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2010 and posted on Apr 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2010. (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.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Method I grant opportunity was offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help State agencies (SAs) meet federal requirements created by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-265). That law amended key sections of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require SAs to carry out additional administrative reviews of selected local education agencies (LEAs) and to provide training to selected LEAs. In practical terms, Congress directed states to strengthen oversight of school meal programs by increasing the number of administrative reviews and addressing the kinds of paperwork, certification, counting, claiming, and program management mistakes that can lead to improper payments or noncompliance.
This particular request for applications focused only on ART Method I. Under Method I, grant funds were intended specifically to support SAs in conducting additional administrative reviews beyond their routine oversight responsibilities, with an emphasis on reviewing school food authorities (SFAs) that either show a high level of administrative error or are considered at high risk for administrative error. The overall goal was not simply to increase the number of reviews, but to use reviews as a targeted tool to reduce recurring administrative problems, improve program integrity, and ensure that child nutrition benefits are delivered correctly and consistently.
The opportunity was categorized as a discretionary grant under the Food and Nutrition funding activity area, listed under CFDA 10.579 (Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability). Eligibility was limited to state governments, reflecting that SAs are the entities responsible for administering and overseeing federal child nutrition programs at the state level. The notice also clarified that a different pathway, ART Method II, would be used in the future for special ART projects proposed through concept papers, but that Method II was not part of this solicitation. Applicants therefore needed to align proposals with Method I activities, meaning the work needed to be centered on carrying out additional administrative reviews (and related actions that directly support those reviews), rather than broader pilot projects or standalone training initiatives.
Funding for FY 2010 was estimated at $500,000 total, with an expected 10 awards. The maximum award amount (ceiling) was listed as $500,000, and the minimum (floor) was $0, indicating flexibility in award size depending on need and the strength of the application, up to the total funding available. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so states were not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive an award. The funding opportunity number was USDA FNS CNRT 10, and the posting timeline ran from April 19, 2010, with an application closing date of June 14, 2010, and an archive date of July 14, 2010.
For access to the full announcement and required forms, the listing referenced an additional information link (the RFA hyperlink). For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the contact person provided was Carla Garcia, Grant Officer, reachable by phone at 703-305-2760.
FY 2010 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Method I Grant (USDA FNS) - FAQs
What is the FY 2010 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Method I grant?
It is a USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) discretionary grant opportunity designed to help State agencies (SAs) meet federal requirements established by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-265). The focus of this solicitation was specifically ART Method I.
Which federal law created the requirements this grant supports?
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-265). This law amended sections of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require State agencies to conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local education agencies (LEAs) and provide training to selected LEAs.
What problem was Congress trying to address with these ART requirements?
Congress directed states to strengthen oversight of school meal programs by increasing administrative reviews and addressing administrative issues such as paperwork, certification, counting, claiming, and program management errors that can lead to improper payments or noncompliance.
What is ART Method I?
ART Method I is a funding approach intended to support State agencies in conducting additional administrative reviews beyond routine oversight responsibilities, with a targeted emphasis on reviewing school food authorities (SFAs) that have high levels of administrative error or are considered high risk for administrative error.
What is the main goal of ART Method I funding?
The goal is not only to increase the number of reviews, but to use additional reviews as a targeted tool to reduce recurring administrative problems, improve program integrity, and help ensure child nutrition benefits are delivered correctly and consistently.
What activities were expected to be supported under Method I?
Activities needed to be centered on carrying out additional administrative reviews and related actions that directly support those reviews. The solicitation emphasized Method I work rather than broader pilot projects or standalone training initiatives.
How are the reviews targeted under this opportunity?
Method I emphasized additional administrative reviews of SFAs that either show a high level of administrative error or are considered at high risk for administrative error.
Is training part of this opportunity?
The broader ART requirements include providing training to selected LEAs, but this specific solicitation focused on ART Method I and required proposals to align with Method I activities (additional administrative reviews and actions directly supporting those reviews), rather than standalone training initiatives.
Is ART Method II included in this solicitation?
No. The notice clarified that ART Method II would be used in the future for special ART projects proposed through concept papers, but Method II was not part of this solicitation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments. This reflects that State agencies are responsible for administering and overseeing federal child nutrition programs at the state level.
What is the funding category and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized as a discretionary grant in the Food and Nutrition funding activity area.
What CFDA number was associated with this grant?
CFDA 10.579, listed as Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability.
How much funding was expected to be available in FY 2010?
Total funding was estimated at $500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 10 awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $500,000.
What was the minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, indicating flexibility in award size depending on need and application strength, up to available funding.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states were not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive an award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was USDA FNS CNRT 10.
When did the application period open and close?
The posting date was April 19, 2010, and the application closing date was June 14, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 14, 2010.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and required forms?
The listing referenced an additional information link (the RFA hyperlink) for access to the full announcement and required forms.
Who should applicants contact if they could not access the announcement electronically?
Applicants having trouble accessing the announcement electronically were directed to contact Carla Garcia, Grant Officer, by phone at 703-305-2760.
What kinds of administrative issues were these reviews intended to help reduce?
The description highlighted administrative errors involving paperwork, certification, counting, claiming, and program management, which can contribute to improper payments or noncompliance.
What entities were the reviews meant to examine most directly?
The targeted review emphasis was on school food authorities (SFAs), particularly those with high or likely administrative error. The underlying ART requirements also referenced additional reviews of selected local education agencies (LEAs).
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