Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS WICTECHSTD 10
Apply for USDA FNS WICTECHSTD 10
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 WIC Technical Standardization Project Grant Solicitation" 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 29, 2010 and posted on Jun 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- This competition is optn to all WIC State Agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 WIC Technical Standardization Project Grant Solicitation is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help WIC State agencies advance technology-related standardization efforts. Backed by Public Law 111-80 (123 Stat. 2113), the program is designed to fund projects that improve consistency and interoperability in WIC technology systems, primarily through software development focused on standardizing technical areas and through feasibility studies that support broader WIC technology goals. The overall intent is to help WIC programs modernize and align systems in ways that can be shared, replicated, or adopted across states rather than having each state develop unique, incompatible approaches.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect an active relationship with FNS during the project period rather than a hands-off grant. The solicitation indicates that FNS anticipates making awards to one or more State agencies, with an expected number of awards listed as 15. The estimated total funding available is $10,000,000, with an award ceiling of $10,000,000 and an award floor of $1, suggesting awards could range from small targeted efforts to potentially very large projects depending on proposals received and overall funding decisions. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for states to apply and allows projects to be built around federal support rather than requiring additional state funds.
Eligibility is limited to WIC State agencies (state governments administering WIC), and the competition is explicitly open to all WIC State agencies. Applications are evaluated primarily on the viability of the proposed project and the completeness of the submission, with specific application instructions and requirements contained in the attached Request for Applications (RFA). A key caveat in the announcement is that receiving an award under this solicitation does not guarantee future funding under later technical standardization solicitations, so states are expected to propose projects that stand on their own merits rather than relying on continued grant cycles.
Timing and administrative details are clearly laid out. The opportunity was posted and created on June 29, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 2, 2010, and an archive date of September 1, 2010. The listing is associated with CFDA number 10.578 (WIC Grants To States), and the funding activity category is Food and Nutrition. The funding opportunity number is USDA FNS WICTECHSTD 10. The announcement also notes a practical contingency: if FY 2010 funding levels are not sufficient to support awards, FNS may make awards in a subsequent fiscal year, subject to funds being available, and may do so based on responses to this solicitation without further competition. This indicates that strong applications could remain under consideration beyond the immediate fiscal year if budget timing or allocations change.
For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the listed contact is Gregory Walton, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 703-305-1575, with an email referenced in the notice. The full technical and formatting requirements for applying are provided through the RFA link included in the original posting.
FY 2010 WIC Technical Standardization Project Grant Solicitation (USDA FNS) - FAQs
What is the FY 2010 WIC Technical Standardization Project Grant Solicitation?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to support WIC State agencies in technology-related standardization work. The goal is to improve consistency and interoperability across WIC technology systems so solutions can be shared, replicated, or adopted across states rather than built as one-off, incompatible systems.
Who is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is intended to help WIC programs modernize and align technology systems through standardization efforts. It prioritizes work that improves consistency and interoperability across WIC technology systems, supporting approaches that can be used across multiple states.
What kinds of projects are expected to be funded?
Projects are expected to focus primarily on software development aimed at standardizing technical areas and feasibility studies that support broader WIC technology goals. The overarching theme is technology-related standardization that strengthens interoperability and reuse across states.
Is this funding a traditional grant or something else?
This opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement. That means awardees should expect an active relationship with FNS during the project period rather than a hands-off arrangement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to WIC State agencies (state governments administering WIC). The competition is explicitly open to all WIC State agencies.
How many awards does FNS expect to make?
The solicitation states that FNS anticipates making awards to one or more State agencies, with an expected number of awards listed as 15.
How much total funding is available under this solicitation?
The estimated total funding available is $10,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor is $1 and the award ceiling is $10,000,000. This indicates awards could range from very small targeted efforts to very large projects, depending on proposals and funding decisions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How will applications be evaluated?
Applications are evaluated primarily on the viability of the proposed project and the completeness of the submission. The specific application instructions and requirements are contained in the attached Request for Applications (RFA).
Where are the detailed application requirements found?
The full technical and formatting requirements for applying are provided through the RFA link included in the original posting.
Does receiving an award guarantee future funding in later years?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that receiving an award under this solicitation does not guarantee future funding under later technical standardization solicitations. Applicants are expected to propose projects that stand on their own merits.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA FNS WICTECHSTD 10.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 10.578 (WIC Grants To States).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Food and Nutrition.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 29, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is August 2, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 1, 2010.
What happens if FY 2010 funding levels are not sufficient to support awards?
The announcement notes that if FY 2010 funding is not sufficient, FNS may make awards in a subsequent fiscal year, subject to funds being available. It also indicates FNS may do so based on responses to this solicitation without further competition.
What does it mean that awards could be made later without further competition?
Based on the notice language, it means strong applications submitted in response to this solicitation could remain under consideration beyond FY 2010 if budget timing or allocations change, and FNS could choose to make awards later using the existing application responses.
What law authorizes or backs this solicitation?
The solicitation is backed by Public Law 111-80 (123 Stat. 2113).
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Gregory Walton, Grants Officer. The phone number provided is 703-305-1575, and the notice references an email address as well.
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