Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS SNAP RECIPIENT TRAFFICKING PREV
Apply for USDA FNS SNAP RECIPIENT TRAFFICKING PREV
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY14 SNAP Recipient Trafficking Prevention Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2014 and posted on Jun 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 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 FY14 SNAP Recipient Trafficking Prevention Grant is a competitive federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under Section 29(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036). Its purpose is to help state SNAP agencies strengthen "recipient integrity" work, specifically efforts aimed at preventing, detecting, and supporting prosecution of SNAP recipient trafficking. In practice, this means the program is focused on reducing the illegal exchange or sale of SNAP benefits and improving how states identify trafficking activity and respond to it through investigations and enforcement actions.
For FY2014, FNS indicated that up to $7,000,000 in total federal funding could be available for this grant program, depending on the availability of funds. The agency expected to make about 10 awards, but the final number of grants would depend on the quality and nature of proposals received. Individual award amounts were described with a wide range: a minimum (floor) of $10,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $6,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states do not have to contribute a required percentage of non-federal funds to participate, which can make it easier for states to propose ambitious projects without needing separate match funding.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting that SNAP is administered at the state level and that the grant is meant to enhance state agency operations rather than fund local organizations or private entities directly. The funding instrument type is a grant and the activity category is food and nutrition, but the core emphasis is program integrity within SNAP rather than direct food service delivery. FNS also notes that grantees may use awarded funds for the duration of the approved project period, suggesting multi-month or multi-year implementation depending on the specific award terms.
A key condition is that the money is intended for new projects. The announcement explicitly states that funds "shall not be used for the ongoing cost of carrying out an existing project," which signals that FNS is looking for states to propose additional, innovative, or expanded anti-trafficking initiatives rather than simply backfilling routine operational expenses already in place. The overall intent is to maximize impact across states by funding multiple strong proposals, with outcomes measured in improved prevention strategies, better detection methods, and stronger case development and prosecution support related to recipient trafficking.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted June 26, 2014, with an application deadline of August 15, 2014, and an archive date of September 14, 2014. The funding opportunity number is listed as "USDA FNS SNAP RECIPIENT TRAFFICKING PREV" and the title is "FY14 SNAP Recipient Trafficking Prevention Grant." For additional program information, FNS pointed applicants to a SNAP program improvement webpage (http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/snap program improvement). The listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement was Dawn Addison, Grants Officer, reachable at dawn.addison@fns.usda.gov.
FY14 SNAP Recipient Trafficking Prevention Grant (USDA FNS) - FAQs
What is the FY14 SNAP Recipient Trafficking Prevention Grant?
It is a competitive federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under Section 29(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036). The grant supports state SNAP agencies in strengthening work related to "recipient integrity," with a focus on preventing, detecting, and supporting prosecution of SNAP recipient trafficking.
What problem is this grant program intended to address?
The grant is designed to reduce SNAP recipient trafficking, meaning the illegal exchange or sale of SNAP benefits. It emphasizes improving how states identify trafficking activity and respond through investigations and enforcement actions, including stronger case development and prosecution support.
Who runs this grant program?
The program is run by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What is the legal authority for this grant?
The opportunity is authorized under Section 29(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036).
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The FY14 SNAP Recipient Trafficking Prevention Grant is described as a competitive federal grant program, and awards depend on the quality and nature of proposals received.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The opportunity is aimed at state SNAP agencies because SNAP is administered at the state level and the grant is intended to enhance state agency operations.
Can local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations apply directly?
Based on the provided information, eligibility is limited to state governments, and the grant is not described as being open to local organizations or private entities as direct applicants.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity/category area for this program?
The activity category is food and nutrition, with a core emphasis on SNAP program integrity rather than direct food service delivery.
How much total funding was expected to be available for FY2014?
FNS indicated that up to $7,000,000 in total federal funding could be available for FY2014, depending on the availability of funds.
How many awards did FNS expect to make?
FNS expected to make about 10 awards, though the final number of grants would depend on the quality and nature of proposals received.
What is the minimum and maximum individual award amount?
The announcement described a wide range for individual awards: a minimum (floor) of $10,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $6,000,000.
Is there a required match or cost sharing?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What kinds of projects does the grant fund?
The program supports state SNAP agency efforts aimed at preventing trafficking, improving detection methods, and strengthening investigation, enforcement, and prosecution support related to SNAP recipient trafficking.
Are funds allowed to pay for existing ongoing activities?
No. A key condition is that the money is intended for new projects. The announcement states that funds "shall not be used for the ongoing cost of carrying out an existing project."
Does the grant allow multi-month or multi-year projects?
FNS notes that grantees may use awarded funds for the duration of the approved project period, suggesting that projects could be multi-month or multi-year depending on the specific award terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 15, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 14, 2014.
What is the title of the funding opportunity?
The title is "FY14 SNAP Recipient Trafficking Prevention Grant."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is listed as "USDA FNS SNAP RECIPIENT TRAFFICKING PREV."
Where can applicants find additional program information?
FNS pointed applicants to a SNAP program improvement webpage at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/snap program improvement
Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Dawn Addison, Grants Officer. Email: dawn.addison@fns.usda.gov
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