Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS FY2014 SNAP PTI GRANTS
Apply for USDA FNS FY2014 SNAP PTI GRANTS
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA FNS FY2014 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Announcement" 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 Mar 20, 2014 and posted on Mar 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- WHO MAY APPLY The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are The 53 State agencies that administer the SNAP1 State or local governments1 Agencies providing health or welfare services2 Public health or educational entities2 and Private non profit entities2 such as community based or faith based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations. 1 State agencies and State and local governments should have the necessary approvals of state officials (such as councils or legislatures) of funding prior to submitting the application. Applicants should also acknowledge in their application that all necessary approvals for funding have been obtained. 2 Non profit organizations are required to submit a copy of the IRS Determination Letter, form 501(c)(3) or proof of application for exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a list of their Board of Directors if applicable, and their most recent audited financial statements signed by the Treasurer or the Treasurer of the board. Educational entities are also required to submit their most recent financial statements signed by the Treasurer or Treasurer of the board. Applications submitted without these will be considered non responsive and eliminated from consideration. All corporations, including non profit corporations are required to complete the attached representation regarding felony convictions and tax delinquency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) FY2014 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement (PTI) Grants opportunity was a discretionary grant competition designed to help modernize and streamline how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accessed and administered. The central aim was to support state SNAP agencies and their community-based and faith-based partners in developing and implementing simpler SNAP application and eligibility determination systems. In practical terms, the program sought proposals that would reduce friction for eligible households trying to apply, recertify, and maintain benefits, while also improving the quality, consistency, and efficiency of day-to-day SNAP office operations.
FNS signaled strong interest in projects that make the end-to-end SNAP experience easier for applicants and participants, not just marginally improved. Proposals were encouraged to focus on either adopting new technologies or taking a hard look at existing office processes to improve performance. A major emphasis was on application processing timeliness for both initial applications and recertifications, meaning FNS wanted investments that would help agencies process cases faster and more reliably, reduce backlogs, and minimize delays that can prevent eligible families from receiving assistance when they need it. Alongside process and technology upgrades, FNS also welcomed proposals intended to increase the effectiveness of SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) activities, reflecting an interest in strengthening service pathways that support participants in building skills and moving toward employment where appropriate.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA FNS FY2014 SNAP PTI GRANTS) was listed under the Food and Nutrition activity category and tied to CFDA 10.580, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants. FNS anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $5,000,000. Individual awards could be as small as $20,000, and the published award ceiling was $5,000,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier for eligible entities that might not have substantial non-federal funds available to contribute.
Eligibility was broad but specific. The competition was open to the 53 state agencies that administer SNAP, as well as state or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit category explicitly included community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations, aligning with the program emphasis on partnerships that can help eligible people navigate enrollment and ongoing participation. State agencies and state or local governments were expected to have appropriate approvals from state officials (such as councils or legislatures) in place before applying and to affirm in the application that those approvals had been obtained.
The announcement also made clear that documentation and compliance would be taken seriously, especially for nonprofits and certain other entities. Nonprofit applicants were required to submit an IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status (or proof they had applied for exempt status), a list of board members if applicable, and their most recent audited financial statements signed by the treasurer or board treasurer. Educational entities likewise needed to provide their most recent financial statements signed by the treasurer or board treasurer. Applications missing these items would be deemed nonresponsive and removed from consideration. In addition, all corporations, including nonprofit corporations, were required to complete the representation related to felony convictions and tax delinquency, reflecting standard federal accountability requirements.
From an applicant strategy perspective, the solicitation emphasized that prospective applicants should study the five review criteria in the request for applications (RFA), because those criteria described what FNS considered a strong proposal and would guide how reviewers scored submissions. While the announcement text does not list the criteria themselves, the intent is clear: proposals needed to demonstrate that the approach was well thought out, feasible to implement, and likely to produce measurable improvements in timeliness, efficiency, and participant experience, particularly through smart process redesign and/or well-chosen technology.
Key dates and administrative details place this opportunity firmly in the FY2014 cycle. It was posted on March 20, 2014, and closed on May 22, 2014, with an archive date of June 21, 2014. The administering agency was USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, and the listed grants officer contact was Kimberly Shields (email address referenced in the posting for assistance, including help accessing the full announcement).
FAQs: USDA FNS FY2014 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement (PTI) Grants (CFDA 10.580)
What is the USDA FNS FY2014 SNAP PTI Grants opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant competition run by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in FY2014 to support projects that modernize and streamline how SNAP benefits are accessed and administered. The opportunity focused on improving SNAP application, eligibility determination, and ongoing case management through process improvement and/or technology upgrades.
What was the central goal of these grants?
The central goal was to help state SNAP agencies and their community-based and faith-based partners develop and implement simpler systems for SNAP applications and eligibility determinations. The intention was to reduce friction for eligible households while improving efficiency and consistency in SNAP office operations.
What kinds of improvements was FNS looking for?
FNS indicated strong interest in projects that make the end-to-end SNAP experience easier for applicants and participants, not just minor adjustments. Proposals were encouraged to either adopt new technologies or closely examine existing office processes to improve performance.
Did this opportunity prioritize speed and timeliness in SNAP processing?
Yes. A major emphasis was on improving application processing timeliness for both initial applications and recertifications. FNS wanted investments that would help agencies process cases faster and more reliably, reduce backlogs, and minimize delays that can keep eligible households from receiving assistance when needed.
Were recertifications included, or only initial applications?
Both were included. The announcement specifically highlighted timeliness for initial applications and for recertifications.
Could projects focus on office processes, or did they need to be technology projects?
Projects could focus on either. The solicitation encouraged proposals that adopt new technologies and also proposals that improve performance by reworking or redesigning existing office processes.
Did FNS mention SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) activities?
Yes. In addition to process and technology upgrades, FNS welcomed proposals intended to increase the effectiveness of SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) activities, reflecting an interest in strengthening participant service pathways related to skills and employment where appropriate.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included the 53 state agencies that administer SNAP, as well as state or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations.
Are community-based and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The nonprofit category explicitly included community-based organizations and faith-based organizations, aligning with the program emphasis on partnerships that help eligible people enroll and remain enrolled.
Are food banks and emergency feeding organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly included food banks and other emergency feeding organizations within the eligible nonprofit category.
Did state agencies or governments need approvals before applying?
Yes. State agencies and state or local governments were expected to have appropriate approvals from state officials (such as councils or legislatures) in place before applying, and to affirm in the application that those approvals had been obtained.
What is the CFDA number and program name tied to this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 10.580, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Process and Technology Improvement Grants.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
It was listed under the Food and Nutrition activity category.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was: USDA FNS FY2014 SNAP PTI GRANTS.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
FNS estimated a total funding pool of $5,000,000 for this competition.
How many awards did FNS anticipate making?
FNS anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the minimum award amount?
Individual awards could be as small as $20,000.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The published award ceiling was $5,000,000.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What documentation was required for nonprofit applicants?
Nonprofit applicants were required to submit: (1) an IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status (or proof they had applied for exempt status), (2) a list of board members if applicable, and (3) their most recent audited financial statements signed by the treasurer or board treasurer.
What documentation was required for educational entities?
Educational entities were required to provide their most recent financial statements signed by the treasurer or board treasurer.
What happens if an application is missing required documentation?
The announcement stated that applications missing required items (such as the specified nonprofit or educational financial documentation) would be deemed nonresponsive and removed from consideration.
Were there any federal compliance representations required for corporations?
Yes. All corporations, including nonprofit corporations, were required to complete the representation related to felony convictions and tax delinquency.
How were applications intended to be evaluated?
The solicitation emphasized that applicants should study the five review criteria in the request for applications (RFA), because those criteria would guide how reviewers scored submissions. While the announcement text referenced here does not list the criteria themselves, it clearly indicated they were central to evaluation.
What qualities did FNS signal would make a proposal competitive?
Based on the announcement, FNS was looking for proposals that were well thought out, feasible to implement, and likely to produce measurable improvements in timeliness, efficiency, and the participant experience, particularly through effective process redesign and/or appropriate technology choices.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 20, 2014 and closed on May 22, 2014.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was June 21, 2014.
Which agency administered the opportunity?
The administering agency was USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
Who was the listed grants officer contact?
The listed grants officer contact was Kimberly Shields. The posting referenced an email address for assistance, including help accessing the full announcement.
Where could applicants get help or request the full announcement?
The posting indicated that the grants officer contact (Kimberly Shields) could assist and that the referenced email address could be used for help accessing the full announcement.
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