Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS FY15 SNAP PTI GRANTS
Apply for USDA FNS FY15 SNAP PTI GRANTS
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Process and Technology Improvement Grants" 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 4, 2015 and posted on May 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Process and Technology Improvement (PTI) Grants opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under Section 11(t) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended. The overall purpose is to fund practical projects that make it easier for eligible households to apply for and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The program is designed to support efforts that simplify SNAP application and eligibility determination systems, reduce barriers in the enrollment process, and improve access to benefits for people who qualify but may face challenges navigating the system.
Funding for this competition is up to $5,000,000 in total for the year, with FNS expecting to make about 11 awards. Individual awards can range from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $2,000,000, giving applicants flexibility to propose anything from smaller process fixes to larger system or technology improvements. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligible applicants include state governments and county, city, or township governments, as well as nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education). The statutory language also highlights the types of organizations FNS aims to support through this funding, such as community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations, along with public health or educational entities. In practice, this eligibility structure indicates the program is intended not only for government agencies that administer or interact with SNAP, but also for nonprofit partners that help people apply, maintain benefits, or connect to services.
Administratively, this opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number USDA FNS FY15 SNAP PTI GRANTS and is associated with CFDA 10.580, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants. The announcement was posted May 1, 2015, and the application deadline was June 2, 2015, with the opportunity archived July 2, 2015. Applicants were directed to the official Request for Applications for detailed requirements, and a named grants officer contact (Kimberly Shields) was provided for help accessing the full announcement or resolving submission issues.
In plain terms, the PTI Grants are meant to pay for real-world improvements that reduce paperwork, streamline steps, modernize systems, and remove access barriers so that eligible people can get SNAP more quickly and with less friction. The program emphasizes better processes and better technology, but the common thread is improving the user experience and administrative efficiency around SNAP applications and eligibility decisions, ultimately increasing successful access to benefits for eligible households.
PTI Grants (USDA FNS) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Process and Technology Improvement (PTI) Grants program?
The Process and Technology Improvement (PTI) Grants program is a discretionary grant program run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under Section 11(t) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended. It funds practical projects that make it easier for eligible households to apply for and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
What is the purpose of the PTI Grants?
The overall purpose is to support efforts that simplify SNAP application and eligibility determination systems, reduce barriers in the enrollment process, and improve access to benefits for people who qualify but may face challenges navigating the system.
What kinds of projects does PTI funding support?
PTI funding is intended for real-world improvements that reduce paperwork, streamline steps, modernize systems, and remove access barriers related to SNAP applications and eligibility decisions. The program emphasizes better processes and better technology, with the common thread being improved user experience and administrative efficiency around SNAP enrollment and eligibility.
How much total funding is available under this competition?
Funding for this competition is up to $5,000,000 in total for the year.
How many awards does FNS expect to make?
FNS expects to make about 11 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards can range from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $2,000,000.
Does the PTI Grants program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply for PTI Grants?
Eligible applicants include state governments; county, city, or township governments; and nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible, and are there any restrictions?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, but institutions of higher education are excluded from nonprofit eligibility under this opportunity.
What types of organizations does FNS aim to support through this funding?
The statutory language highlights community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations, along with public health or educational entities, as examples of the types of organizations FNS aims to support.
Is this opportunity only for government agencies that administer SNAP?
No. The eligibility structure indicates the program is intended not only for government agencies that administer or interact with SNAP, but also for nonprofit partners that help people apply, maintain benefits, or connect to services.
What is the official funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA FNS FY15 SNAP PTI GRANTS.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.580, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted May 1, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 2, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived July 2, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find the detailed requirements?
Applicants were directed to the official Request for Applications (RFA) for detailed requirements.
Who was the listed point of contact for help with the announcement or submission issues?
A named grants officer contact was provided: Kimberly Shields. Applicants could contact the grants officer for help accessing the full announcement or resolving submission issues.
In plain terms, what is PTI trying to improve for SNAP applicants?
In plain terms, PTI is meant to pay for improvements that reduce friction in the SNAP process, so eligible people can get benefits more quickly and with fewer obstacles, while also improving administrative efficiency around applications and eligibility decisions.
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