Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS TEFAPGEN 10
Apply for USDA FNS TEFAPGEN 10
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) General Infrastructure Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.568 Emergency Food Assistance Program (Administrative Costs).
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2010 and posted on Apr 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 36 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) General Infrastructure Grant was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in FY 2010 to strengthen the capacity and basic infrastructure of emergency feeding organizations. The main purpose of the program was to help food assistance providers improve their ability to store, handle, and distribute food effectively, recognizing that many frontline organizations rely on limited facilities and equipment while serving communities experiencing food insecurity.
FNS made approximately $3,000,000 available in total funding for this round of grants, with awards expected to total about 36 recipients. Individual grant awards were set within a defined range, with an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000. The funding instrument was a grant, the activity area was food and nutrition, and the opportunity was tied to CFDA number 10.568 (Emergency Food Assistance Program Administrative Costs). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments. This eligibility profile reflects the program's focus on organizations that directly support emergency feeding operations, including tribal communities and charitable food networks.
The solicitation emphasized strict application compliance. FNS provided detailed specifications for application format, mandatory forms, and administrative procedures in Appendixes A and B, including a list of "critical application items." If any required critical item was missing, the application would be disqualified as nonresponsive and would not move forward for review. The announcement also made clear that applications had to be complete and on time: late or incomplete submissions would not be accepted, and FNS would not allow additions, corrections, or revisions after an application was received. In practical terms, applicants needed to treat the submission as final and ensure every required document and form was included and properly completed before sending it.
Key dates for the opportunity were a posted date of April 2, 2010, and a closing deadline of June 1, 2010, with an archive date of July 1, 2010. Application instructions, required forms, and guidance for submission by email were provided through the program web page referenced in the announcement. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed grants officer contact was Gregory Walton at FNS, reachable by phone at 703-305-1575.
TEFAP General Infrastructure Grant (FY 2010) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the TEFAP General Infrastructure Grant?
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) General Infrastructure Grant was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in FY 2010 to strengthen the capacity and basic infrastructure of emergency feeding organizations.
2) What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The primary purpose was to help food assistance providers improve their ability to store, handle, and distribute food effectively. The solicitation recognized that many frontline organizations serve food-insecure communities while relying on limited facilities and equipment.
3) Which federal agency offered the grant?
The grant was offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
4) What was the funding instrument and program area?
The funding instrument was a grant. The activity area was food and nutrition.
5) How much total funding was available?
FNS made approximately $3,000,000 available in total funding for this round of grants.
6) About how many awards were expected to be made?
Awards were expected to total about 36 recipients.
7) What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to fall within a defined range: an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000.
8) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
9) What CFDA number was this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 10.568 (Emergency Food Assistance Program Administrative Costs).
10) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments
11) Were institutions of higher education eligible if they are 501(c)(3) organizations?
No. The eligibility description specifically excluded institutions of higher education, even within the 501(c)(3) nonprofit category.
12) Did the opportunity include tribal applicants?
Yes. Eligibility included federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments.
13) What did the solicitation emphasize about application compliance?
The solicitation emphasized strict application compliance. FNS provided detailed specifications for application format, mandatory forms, and administrative procedures in Appendixes A and B, including a list of "critical application items."
14) What were "critical application items"?
"Critical application items" were required elements listed by FNS in the appendixes. If any required critical item was missing, the application would be disqualified as nonresponsive and would not move forward for review.
15) What happened if an application was late or incomplete?
Late or incomplete submissions would not be accepted.
16) Could applicants revise or correct an application after submission?
No. FNS stated it would not allow additions, corrections, or revisions after an application was received. Applicants needed to treat the submission as final.
17) Where were the application instructions and required forms located?
Application instructions, required forms, and guidance for submission by email were provided through the program web page referenced in the announcement.
18) How were applications submitted according to the announcement?
The announcement referenced guidance for submission by email, provided via the program web page.
19) What were the key dates for this FY 2010 opportunity?
The key dates listed were:
- Posted date: April 2, 2010
- Closing deadline: June 1, 2010
- Archive date: July 1, 2010
20) Who was the grants officer contact for access issues or questions?
The listed grants officer contact was Gregory Walton at FNS. Phone: 703-305-1575.
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