Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS SNME 10
Apply for USDA FNS SNME 10
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 SNAP Medicare" 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 May 3, 2010 and posted on May 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $10,576,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- This program is open the the 51 State Agencies that administer SNAP (50 States and the District of Columbia). State Agencies may apply on behalf of county administered SNAP agencies that wish to operate a pilot. If a county administered SNAP agency applies for a grant, the grant application must display the potential for statewide implementation and contain a letter of support from the appropriate State agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 SNAP Medicare grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS SNME 10) was a discretionary, competitive grant program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It offered an estimated total of $10,576,000 in funding (contingent on appropriations) to support pilot projects aimed at increasing participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp Program) among low-income elderly individuals. In practical terms, the program was designed to test whether targeted strategies, outreach, process changes, or related interventions could successfully connect more eligible seniors to nutrition assistance, and to generate evidence about what works before broader adoption.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was listed as Food and Nutrition. The opportunity was tied to CFDA 10.580, which covers SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants. Importantly, the program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make participation more feasible for state agencies and local partners operating under tight administrative budgets.
Eligibility was limited to the 51 SNAP state agencies (the 50 states plus the District of Columbia). State agencies could also submit applications on behalf of county-administered SNAP agencies that wanted to operate a pilot. If a county-administered SNAP agency was the applicant, the application needed to demonstrate clear potential for statewide implementation rather than being a one-off local effort, and it had to include a letter of support from the appropriate state SNAP agency. This requirement signals that FNS was looking for pilots that could be scaled and integrated into state-level policy or operations if proven effective.
Key dates and timing were clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on May 3, 2010, with a notice of intent to apply due May 14, 2010. The application deadline (closing date) was June 30, 2010, and the opportunity was archived on July 30, 2010. The period of performance for funded projects was not allowed to extend beyond September 30, 2013, meaning pilots and associated evaluation or reporting activities had to be completed within that window.
From an applicant's standpoint, the central purpose was to design and implement a pilot that could measurably increase SNAP participation among low-income seniors, then assess results in a way that could inform future replication. While the summary does not list specific allowable activities, the framing around "testing effectiveness" strongly suggests an emphasis on demonstrable outcomes and learning, not just service delivery. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for detailed program requirements, pilot design expectations, evaluation components, and submission instructions.
For technical assistance in accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Lisa Johnson in the Grants Management Division at FNS, reachable by phone at 703-305-2848, with instructions indicating that applicants could also email the grant officer.
FY 2010 SNAP Medicare Grant Opportunity (USDA FNS SNME 10) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the FY 2010 SNAP Medicare grant opportunity?
It was a discretionary, competitive grant program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The program supported pilot projects intended to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) among low-income elderly individuals.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USDA FNS SNME 10.
3) What was the main goal of the program?
The central goal was to test targeted strategies, outreach approaches, process changes, or related interventions to determine whether they could measurably increase SNAP participation among low-income seniors, and to build evidence about what works before broader adoption.
4) What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
5) What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
The activity category was Food and Nutrition.
6) How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The opportunity offered an estimated total of $10,576,000 in funding, contingent on appropriations.
7) Was the funding guaranteed?
No. The total funding amount was described as estimated and contingent on appropriations.
8) What CFDA program was this opportunity tied to?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 10.580, SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants.
9) Did the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
10) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to the 51 SNAP state agencies (the 50 states plus the District of Columbia).
11) Could county-administered SNAP agencies be involved?
Yes. State agencies could submit applications on behalf of county-administered SNAP agencies that wanted to operate a pilot.
12) If a county-administered SNAP agency applied, were there additional requirements?
Yes. If a county-administered SNAP agency was the applicant, the application had to (1) demonstrate clear potential for statewide implementation (not just a one-off local effort) and (2) include a letter of support from the appropriate state SNAP agency.
13) Why did the opportunity emphasize statewide implementation potential?
Based on the stated requirement, FNS was looking for pilots that could be scaled and integrated into statewide policy or operations if proven effective.
14) What populations were the pilots intended to serve?
The pilots were aimed at increasing SNAP participation among low-income elderly individuals.
15) What kinds of projects were encouraged?
The opportunity was designed for pilot projects that tested the effectiveness of strategies to increase participation. While specific allowable activities were not listed in the summary provided, the framing emphasized targeted strategies, outreach, process changes, or related interventions, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes and learning.
16) Was this opportunity focused on research and evidence-building, or only on direct service delivery?
The description emphasized testing effectiveness and generating evidence about what works, which suggests a focus on demonstrable outcomes and learning, not just service delivery alone.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 3, 2010.
18) Was a notice of intent to apply required, and when was it due?
A notice of intent to apply was due May 14, 2010.
19) What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 30, 2010.
20) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 30, 2010.
21) How long could funded projects run?
The period of performance for funded projects was not allowed to extend beyond September 30, 2013. This means pilots and related evaluation or reporting activities had to be completed within that timeframe.
22) Where could applicants find detailed requirements and submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for detailed program requirements, pilot design expectations, evaluation components, and submission instructions.
23) Who was the listed technical assistance contact for accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Lisa Johnson in the Grants Management Division at FNS.
24) What phone number was provided for the technical assistance contact?
The phone number provided was 703-305-2848.
25) Was email support mentioned for grant questions?
Yes. The instructions indicated that applicants could also email the grant officer.
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