FY 2024 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grant
ID: 353629Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS1)

Award Range

$20K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Food and Nutrition

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353629

Additional Information

https://www.fns.usda.gov/grant/snap/process-technology-improvement-2024
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grant, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of SNAP application systems through innovative technology. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, with proposals required to focus on modernizing customer service, improving operational infrastructure, and fostering collaboration with other assistance programs. This grant program is crucial for addressing operational challenges faced by state agencies and improving service delivery to SNAP participants. Up to $5 million is available for funding, with individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $2 million, and applications are due by June 18, 2024. For further details, interested parties can contact Carla Garcia at carla.garcia@usda.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://www.fns.usda.gov/grant/snap/process-technology-improvement-2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    carla.garcia@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FNS-906 Grant Program Accounting System & Financial Capability Questionnaire.pdf
    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires a valid OMB control number for the collection of information in this document. Recipients of Federal funds must complete the questionnaire to assist in the evaluation of their accounting system. Failure to comply may result in the organization being ineligible for an award.
    FNS-906.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service has issued a Grant Program Accounting System and Financial Capability Questionnaire aimed at organizations seeking federal funds. This document is part of compliance requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act and covers financial management systems, accounting practices, and audit findings. Organizations must affirm their financial stability by confirming their experience with federal awards, use of accounting software, separate tracking of grant expenditures, and proper management of organizational funds. The questionnaire also assesses past audit reports, specifically looking for any audit opinions indicating financial discrepancies or weaknesses. The collected information serves to evaluate the applicants' financial systems, ensuring transparency and compliance with federal regulations, as failure to do so may impact their eligibility for grants. Authorized representatives must certify the information provided before submission.
    FY2024 PTIG RFA.pdf
    The USDA is seeking applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Process and Technology Improvement Grants. The grants aim to support state agencies and their partners in developing and implementing projects that use technology to improve SNAP application and eligibility determination systems. The grants will award up to $5 million to eligible entities, and applications are due by June 18, 2024.
    FY2024.pdf
    The Fiscal Year 2024 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Process and Technology Improvement Grants (PTIGs) aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of SNAP application systems through innovative technology. Up to $5 million is available, with applicants eligible for funding reaching up to $2 million. Interested entities include state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. Applications are due by June 18, 2024, with awards anticipated for August 2024. Proposals should focus on three primary objectives: modernizing customer service through technology, improving SNAP operational infrastructure, and fostering collaboration between SNAP and other assistance programs. Applicants are required to include a budget narrative that justified costs and align with their project goals. Each application will undergo evaluation based on project design, organizational experience, evaluation plans, and budget efficiency. Bonus points are available for proposals that emphasize data-driven solutions or human-centered design. Applications must adhere strictly to submission requirements via Grants.gov for consideration, ensuring all necessary forms and documents are included. The overarching aim is to support projects that ultimately improve service delivery to SNAP participants and address operational challenges faced by state agencies.
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