Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS SNAP PTI FY16
Apply for USDA FNS SNAP PTI FY16
- The USDA-FNS1 in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTI-FY16" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.580.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2016 and posted on Mar 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: State governments, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTI-FY16 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under Section 11(t) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (as amended). It is designed to fund projects that simplify SNAP application and eligibility determination systems or improve access to SNAP benefits for households that qualify. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at reducing unnecessary friction in the SNAP process so people can apply, recertify, and receive benefits more easily and on time, while also helping SNAP offices run more efficiently.
The competition is intended to support efforts led by State SNAP agencies, often in partnership with community-based and faith-based organizations. Eligible partners can include public health or educational entities and private nonprofits such as community organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations. The emphasis is on real, operational improvements: proposals are expected to focus on strengthening the quality and efficiency of SNAP office processes, not just general outreach. FNS specifically highlights interest in projects that either use new technologies or take a close look at internal office workflows to improve timeliness for initial applications and recertifications, which are common pressure points that can cause delays, errors, or dropped participation among eligible households.
Funding for this program is authorized up to $5 million annually in total, with individual awards capped at $2,000,000. The notice anticipated making about 11 awards. As with many federal opportunities, the solicitation notes that awards are contingent on the availability of funds, meaning the agency can only make awards if Congress-funded resources are available for that fiscal year.
Administrative details in the opportunity listing include that it is categorized as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under the Food and Nutrition activity area (CFDA: 10.580). The opportunity was posted and created on March 18, 2016, with an application deadline of April 18, 2016. Applicants were also urged to closely follow the Request for Applications (RFA) review criteria (not reproduced in the listing), since those criteria define what FNS considers a strong proposal and are used by reviewers to score submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTI-FY16 grant opportunity?
USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTI-FY16 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized under Section 11(t) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (as amended). It supports projects that simplify SNAP application and eligibility determination systems or improve access to SNAP benefits for eligible households.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The main goal is to reduce unnecessary friction in the SNAP process so eligible people can apply, recertify, and receive benefits more easily and on time, while also helping SNAP offices operate more efficiently.
What types of projects does FNS want to fund?
FNS is looking for real, operational improvements that strengthen the quality and efficiency of SNAP office processes. The emphasis is on simplifying application and eligibility determination systems and improving access to benefits, rather than focusing only on general outreach.
Does the program prioritize outreach activities?
No. While partnerships may include community and faith-based organizations, the opportunity emphasizes operational improvements in SNAP office processes and systems, not just general outreach.
What areas of the SNAP process are highlighted as common pressure points?
FNS highlights timeliness for initial applications and recertifications as common pressure points that can lead to delays, errors, or eligible households dropping off participation.
Is FNS interested in technology-based solutions?
Yes. The notice specifically highlights interest in projects that use new technologies to improve timeliness and reduce friction in application and recertification processes.
Are non-technology process improvements also relevant?
Yes. FNS also highlights interest in projects that closely examine internal office workflows to improve efficiency and timeliness for SNAP applications and recertifications.
Who is expected to lead projects under this competition?
The competition is intended to support efforts led by State SNAP agencies.
Can State SNAP agencies apply with partners?
Yes. Projects are often expected to involve partnerships with community-based and faith-based organizations, and other eligible partner types.
What types of organizations can be partners on a project?
Eligible partners can include community-based and faith-based organizations, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofits such as community organizations, food banks, and other emergency feeding organizations.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the CFDA number and activity area associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Food and Nutrition activity area with CFDA number 10.580.
How much total funding is authorized for the program each year?
Funding is authorized up to $5 million annually in total.
What is the maximum amount that can be awarded to an individual project?
Individual awards are capped at $2,000,000.
About how many awards did the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipated making about 11 awards.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is selected?
No. The solicitation notes that awards are contingent on the availability of funds, meaning FNS can only make awards if Congress-funded resources are available for that fiscal year.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 18, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 18, 2016.
How are applications expected to be evaluated?
Applicants were urged to closely follow the Request for Applications (RFA) review criteria. Those criteria define what FNS considers a strong proposal and are used by reviewers to score submissions.
Where can applicants find the specific review criteria?
The listing notes that the review criteria are in the Request for Applications (RFA), but the criteria themselves are not reproduced in the provided opportunity summary.
What outcomes is this grant trying to improve for households?
The grant aims to help eligible households apply more easily, recertify without unnecessary barriers, and receive SNAP benefits on time by reducing delays, errors, and other forms of process friction.
What outcomes is this grant trying to improve for SNAP offices?
The grant aims to help SNAP offices run more efficiently by strengthening the quality and efficiency of internal processes and systems related to applications, eligibility determinations, and recertifications.
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