Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS CN ART2 FY 2011
Apply for USDA FNS CN ART2 FY 2011
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA FNS CN ART2 FY 2011" 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 Feb 18, 2011 and posted on Feb 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 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:
USDA FNS CN ART2 FY 2011 is a discretionary USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) cooperative agreement grant opportunity designed to strengthen oversight and reduce administrative errors in the Child Nutrition Programs, especially within school food authorities (SFAs) that show either a high level of administrative error or a high risk of error. The opportunity stems from changes made 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 to require State agencies (SAs) to conduct additional administrative reviews of selected SFAs, and amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to carry out these reviews and provide training. In practice, the grant is meant to help States better identify problem areas, monitor compliance, and deliver targeted training so that recurring mistakes are corrected and program integrity improves.
Funding under this announcement totals an estimated 8,000,000 for FY 2011, with FNS anticipating about 10 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of 25,000 to a ceiling of 1,500,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Because this is structured as a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial federal involvement compared with a typical grant, meaning FNS may play an active role in coordination, technical assistance, or oversight during the project period, consistent with cooperative agreement norms.
Eligibility is limited to State governments, specifically the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs. The program is not open to local governments, nonprofits, school districts directly, or other entities; instead, it funds the State-level agencies responsible for statewide administration and compliance. The core allowable purpose is to support State efforts to identify, review, monitor, and train local educational agencies and SFAs that are most likely to have administrative errors, thereby improving compliance with federal requirements and protecting program funds.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it offers two distinct award tracks under the “ART Method II” framework: Planning Grants and Implementation Grants. An SA may apply for either a planning-focused award (to design or refine its Method II approach, strategies, tools, targeting criteria, and training plan) or an implementation-focused award (to carry out Method II reviews and training activities at scale). However, an SA cannot apply for both types; only one application per State agency will be accepted under this solicitation. Funds are awarded competitively, so States must demonstrate a strong approach for targeting high-risk SFAs, conducting effective reviews, and delivering training that measurably reduces administrative errors.
The opportunity was posted on February 18, 2011, with an application closing date of May 10, 2011, and an archive date of June 9, 2011. The CFDA number associated with this competition is 10.579 (Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants - Limited Availability). For access issues or administrative questions related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Carla Garcia, Grant Officer at USDA FNS (phone 703-305-2760).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USDA FNS CN ART2 FY 2011
What is the USDA FNS CN ART2 FY 2011 grant opportunity?
USDA FNS CN ART2 FY 2011 is a discretionary USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) cooperative agreement grant opportunity intended to strengthen oversight and reduce administrative errors in the Child Nutrition Programs, with a focus on School Food Authorities (SFAs) that show a high level of administrative error or a high risk of error.
What is the main goal of this funding?
The main goal is to help State agencies better identify problem areas, monitor compliance, and deliver targeted training so recurring mistakes are corrected and overall program integrity improves.
Which Child Nutrition Programs does this opportunity relate to?
The opportunity is described as supporting oversight and error reduction in the Child Nutrition Programs administered by State agencies, especially as they relate to oversight of SFAs. The announcement information provided does not list specific program names beyond the broader Child Nutrition Programs reference.
What law or policy changes led to this opportunity?
This opportunity stems from changes made by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265). The Act amended Section 22 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require State agencies to conduct additional administrative reviews of selected SFAs, and amended Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act to provide funding for States to carry out these reviews and provide training.
How much total funding is available under this announcement?
The announcement estimates a total of 8,000,000 in funding for FY 2011.
How many awards does USDA FNS expect to make?
FNS anticipated making about 10 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a floor of 25,000 to a ceiling of 1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial federal involvement compared with a typical grant. The announcement indicates that FNS may play an active role in coordination, technical assistance, or oversight during the project period, consistent with cooperative agreement norms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to State governments, specifically the 57 State agencies that administer the Child Nutrition Programs.
Are local governments, nonprofits, school districts, or SFAs eligible to apply directly?
No. The announcement states the program is not open to local governments, nonprofits, school districts directly, or other entities. Funding goes to the State-level agencies responsible for statewide administration and compliance.
What is the core allowable purpose for the funds?
The core allowable purpose is to support State efforts to identify, review, monitor, and train local educational agencies and SFAs that are most likely to have administrative errors, thereby improving compliance with federal requirements and protecting program funds.
What is meant by focusing on high-risk or high-error SFAs?
The funding is intended to help States target oversight and training toward SFAs that either already show high levels of administrative error or are considered at high risk for administrative errors, so States can address likely problem areas more directly.
What are the two award tracks available under this opportunity?
The opportunity offers two distinct tracks under the "ART Method II" framework: Planning Grants and Implementation Grants.
What is an ART Method II Planning Grant intended to support?
A Planning Grant is intended to help a State agency design or refine its Method II approach, including strategies, tools, targeting criteria, and a training plan.
What is an ART Method II Implementation Grant intended to support?
An Implementation Grant is intended to help a State agency carry out Method II reviews and training activities at scale.
Can a State agency apply for both a Planning Grant and an Implementation Grant?
No. The announcement indicates an SA may apply for either a planning-focused award or an implementation-focused award, but not both. Only one application per State agency will be accepted under this solicitation.
Is this funding awarded competitively?
Yes. Funds are awarded competitively, and States must demonstrate a strong approach for targeting high-risk SFAs, conducting effective reviews, and delivering training that measurably reduces administrative errors.
What kinds of activities are emphasized for competitiveness?
Based on the announcement summary, competitive applications should emphasize a strong approach for (1) targeting high-risk SFAs, (2) conducting effective reviews, and (3) delivering training designed to measurably reduce administrative errors.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The opportunity was posted on February 18, 2011, and the application closing date was May 10, 2011.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed for this opportunity is June 9, 2011.
What is the CFDA number associated with this competition?
The CFDA number associated with this competition is 10.579 (Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants - Limited Availability).
Who is the listed contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Carla Garcia, Grant Officer at USDA FNS. Phone: 703-305-2760.
Does the summary list an email address or other contact methods?
No. The provided information lists a contact name and phone number but does not include an email address or additional contact methods.
Does the provided information specify the exact application submission platform or process?
No. The summary includes key dates, eligibility, funding details, and a contact for access or administrative questions, but it does not describe the submission platform or step-by-step application process.
Does the provided information describe required deliverables or reporting requirements?
No. While it describes the purpose of the funding and the expectation of federal involvement under a cooperative agreement, the provided summary does not list specific deliverables, reporting requirements, or performance metrics beyond the general expectation of reducing administrative errors.
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