Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS SEBTC SNAP FY2010
Apply for USDA FNS SEBTC SNAP FY2010
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) SNAP MODEL" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2010 and posted on Aug 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 29, 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 $3,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $900,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) SNAP Model grant opportunity was a USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) effort to support state-run demonstration projects aimed at reducing or preventing summer food insecurity among low-income children. Backed by authority and funding provided in the 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-80), the larger initiative was designed to test and rigorously evaluate different strategies for closing the nutrition gap that can occur when school is out and children no longer have regular access to school meals. Within that broader set of summer demonstrations, this specific solicitation focused on a household-based approach, using electronic benefits delivered in a way aligned with SNAP-style systems to help eligible families buy food for children during the summer months.
In practical terms, the opportunity sat alongside other demonstration concepts that either improved the existing Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP) or tried alternative delivery methods to reach children who might not be able to access congregate meal sites consistently. The SEBTC model being solicited here emphasized direct support to households rather than relying exclusively on meal site participation, reflecting the reality that transportation, work schedules, rural distance, safety concerns, and limited site availability can all reduce SFSP reach. The intent was not only to provide assistance, but to generate credible evidence about what works best, for whom, and under what conditions, by pairing real-world implementation with rigorous evaluation.
The funding was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning awardees would receive federal support with substantial federal involvement in planning, execution, and oversight rather than operating entirely independently. The activity area was categorized under agriculture, and the relevant CFDA number listed was 10.559 (Summer Food Service Program for Children), reinforcing that the work was tied to USDA child nutrition objectives even though the tested delivery mechanism was household benefit-based.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, signaling that USDA expected applicants to have the administrative authority and infrastructure to coordinate across systems that touch child nutrition and public benefits. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier to participation and encouraged states to propose ambitious demonstrations without needing to secure additional non-federal funds to qualify.
Financially, USDA estimated a total of $3.6 million available under this solicitation, with individual awards expected to range from $750,000 (award floor) to $900,000 (award ceiling). This suggests multiple state awards were anticipated, each large enough to implement a meaningful demonstration and support the associated operational changes, data collection, and coordination required for evaluation. The funding opportunity was posted on August 10, 2010, with an application deadline of October 29, 2010, and it was later archived on November 28, 2010.
Overall, this grant opportunity was about testing whether electronically delivered, household-based summer benefits could effectively reduce hunger and food insecurity among low-income school children when school meals were unavailable, and doing so in a way that could be measured carefully and compared against other summer nutrition approaches. For applicants needing the full announcement but unable to access it electronically, the listed contact was Lisa Johnson, Grant Officer, at USDA FNS.
FAQs: FY 2010 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) SNAP Model Grant
What was the purpose of the FY 2010 SEBTC SNAP Model grant opportunity?
The grant supported state-run demonstration projects designed to reduce or prevent summer food insecurity among low-income children. The focus was on helping close the nutrition gap that can occur when school is out and children lose consistent access to school meals.
Who offered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What does "SEBTC" refer to in this solicitation?
SEBTC refers to Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children. In this solicitation, it described a household-based model that delivered electronic food benefits to eligible families during the summer months.
How was the SEBTC model different from traditional summer meal programs?
Instead of relying primarily on children attending congregate meal sites, the SEBTC model emphasized direct, household-based support. Benefits were delivered electronically in a way aligned with SNAP-style systems, allowing families to buy food for children during summer.
Why did USDA focus on a household-based approach in addition to meal site approaches?
The solicitation recognized that access to Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP) meal sites can be limited by transportation barriers, work schedules, rural distance, safety concerns, and limited site availability. A household-based approach was intended to reach children who might not consistently access congregate meal sites.
Was this opportunity part of a larger USDA initiative?
Yes. It was part of a broader set of summer demonstration projects intended to test and rigorously evaluate multiple strategies for improving summer nutrition for children, including approaches that improved SFSP and alternative delivery methods.
What was the key goal beyond providing benefits to families?
In addition to providing assistance, the larger initiative aimed to produce credible evidence about what works, for whom, and under what conditions by combining real-world implementation with rigorous evaluation.
What type of award was used for this funding?
The funding was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which means the federal government would have substantial involvement in planning, execution, and oversight rather than the awardee operating fully independently.
What was the activity area for this grant?
The activity area was categorized under agriculture.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 10.559 (Summer Food Service Program for Children).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The solicitation indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
USDA estimated a total of $3.6 million available under the solicitation.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $750,000 (award floor) to $900,000 (award ceiling).
Does the award range suggest multiple awards were expected?
Yes. With a total estimated amount of $3.6 million and awards projected between $750,000 and $900,000, the solicitation implies multiple state awards were anticipated.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 10, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 29, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on November 28, 2010.
What legal authority funded and authorized this grant opportunity?
The authority and funding were provided in the 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-80).
What outcomes was USDA trying to test with this model?
The demonstrations were intended to test whether electronically delivered, household-based summer benefits could effectively reduce hunger and food insecurity among low-income school children when school meals were unavailable.
How did this model relate to SNAP?
The solicitation described benefits being delivered electronically in a way aligned with SNAP-style systems, using an approach similar to how SNAP benefits are delivered to households.
Who was the listed contact for obtaining the full announcement if it was not available electronically?
The listed contact was Lisa Johnson, Grant Officer, USDA FNS.
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