Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CN ART1 FY2012
Apply for USDA FNS CN ART1 FY2012
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA FNS CN ART I FY 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.579 Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 3, 2012 and posted on Jan 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Eligible applicants include all SAs that administer the NSLP. In this instance, the term SA means (a) the State educational agency, and (b) any other agency of the State which has been designated by the Governor or other appropriate executive or legislative authority of the State and approved by the Department of Agriculture to administer the Program in schools
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Opportunity Summary:
USDA FNS CN ART I FY 2012 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service designed to help State agencies strengthen oversight of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The funding supports a specific federal requirement created by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265), which amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. That law requires State agencies to conduct additional administrative reviews (AARs) of selected local educational agencies and school food authorities that show a high level of, or high risk for, administrative error. It also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding so States can carry out these extra reviews and provide related training.
The core purpose of the FY 2012 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Method I Grants is to fund the work State agencies must do to complete AARs in school year 2011-2012. These AARs focus on key integrity and compliance areas within NSLP operations, particularly the processes that directly affect eligibility and reimbursement accuracy. Reviews may include examining household applications, certification decisions, verification activities, and the procedures used for meal counting and meal claiming. In practice, these topics align with the Coordinated Review Effort (CRE) Performance Standard 1 (PS1) and the verification component within the broader general areas of review.
The announcement emphasizes that State agencies are generally expected to use established CRE procedures (as laid out in 7 CFR 210.18) when performing the additional reviews, unless USDA FNS approves alternate methods. Another important requirement is follow-up: if an AAR produces significant findings, the State agency must conduct a follow-up review to confirm that corrective actions have been fully implemented. The specific operational expectations for AARs during SY 2011-2012 are also tied to FNS Memorandum SP 48-2011, dated September 6, 2011, which is referenced as the guiding policy document.
Eligibility is limited to State governments, specifically the 57 State agencies that administer the NSLP. In this context, a "State agency" means the State educational agency or another State entity formally designated by the Governor or other appropriate authority and approved by USDA to administer school nutrition programs. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds, making it a fully federally supported effort for eligible State agencies.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.579 (Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants) and is marked as "limited availability," reflecting that only the designated NSLP-administering State agencies may apply. USDA anticipated making about 7 awards. Total estimated funding was $150,000, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $3,500. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Food and Nutrition.
Key timeline information shows the opportunity was posted on January 3, 2012, with an application deadline of March 2, 2012, and an archive date of April 1, 2012. The point of contact listed is Carla Garcia, Grant Officer, for assistance accessing the full announcement or related materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USDA FNS CN ART I FY 2012 (Administrative Review and Training Method I Grants)
What is the USDA FNS CN ART I FY 2012 grant opportunity?
USDA FNS CN ART I FY 2012 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). It is designed to help State agencies strengthen oversight of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) by funding additional administrative reviews and related training work required under federal law.
What is the main purpose of the FY 2012 Administrative Review and Training (ART) Method I Grants?
The core purpose is to fund State agency work to complete additional administrative reviews (AARs) during school year (SY) 2011-2012. These reviews focus on integrity and compliance areas that directly affect eligibility determinations and reimbursement accuracy in NSLP operations.
What federal requirement does this grant support?
This funding supports a requirement created by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265). That law amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require State agencies to conduct additional administrative reviews of selected local educational agencies (LEAs) and school food authorities (SFAs) that show a high level of, or high risk for, administrative error.
How does the Child Nutrition Act relate to this grant?
The same 2004 law also amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding so States can carry out these extra reviews and provide related training.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to State governments, specifically the 57 State agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). In this context, a State agency is the State educational agency or another State entity designated by the Governor or other appropriate authority and approved by USDA to administer school nutrition programs.
Is this opportunity open to local educational agencies (LEAs), school food authorities (SFAs), or school districts?
No. Based on the opportunity description, only the designated NSLP-administering State agencies are eligible to apply. LEAs and SFAs are not listed as eligible applicants for this grant.
What does "limited availability" mean for this funding opportunity?
"Limited availability" means the opportunity is not broadly open to the public. It is restricted to the designated State agencies that administer NSLP.
What is an Additional Administrative Review (AAR) in this context?
An AAR is an additional administrative review conducted by the State agency for selected LEAs and SFAs that have a high level of, or high risk for, administrative error. The AAR focuses on key NSLP integrity and compliance topics tied to eligibility and reimbursement accuracy.
What topics may be examined during an AAR?
The announcement indicates that AARs may include examining household applications, certification decisions, verification activities, and procedures used for meal counting and meal claiming.
How do these AAR topics connect to NSLP review standards?
The AAR topics align with the Coordinated Review Effort (CRE) Performance Standard 1 (PS1) and the verification component within the broader general areas of review.
Are State agencies required to use specific procedures when conducting these additional reviews?
Yes. State agencies are generally expected to use established Coordinated Review Effort (CRE) procedures, as laid out in 7 CFR 210.18, when performing the additional reviews. Alternate methods may be used only if USDA FNS approves them.
What happens if an AAR results in significant findings?
If an AAR produces significant findings, the State agency must conduct a follow-up review to confirm that corrective actions have been fully implemented.
What policy guidance is specifically referenced for AAR expectations in SY 2011-2012?
The operational expectations for AARs during SY 2011-2012 are tied to FNS Memorandum SP 48-2011, dated September 6, 2011, which is referenced as the guiding policy document.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning it is fully federally supported for eligible State agencies.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.579, identified as Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Food and Nutrition.
How many awards did USDA anticipate making?
USDA anticipated making about 7 awards.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $150,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $150,000 and the award floor is $3,500.
What school year does the funded work apply to?
The funded work is intended to support completion of additional administrative reviews in school year 2011-2012.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on January 3, 2012. The application deadline was March 2, 2012, and the archive date was April 1, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for this grant opportunity?
The point of contact listed is Carla Garcia, Grant Officer, who can assist with accessing the full announcement or related materials.
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