Mobile Payments Solution for SNAP Authorized Farmers
ID: 355244Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS1)

Award Range

$1 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Food and Nutrition

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355244
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a cooperative agreement for the development of a mobile payments solution aimed at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized farmers. This initiative seeks to enhance the ability of direct marketing farmers and farmers' markets to accept SNAP benefits through mobile technology, thereby increasing access to healthy food options for low-income individuals. The program is critical as it supports the participation of farmers in SNAP, which is a vital component of the domestic hunger safety net, with an estimated total funding of $3 million available for this opportunity. Interested applicants, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and accredited higher education institutions located within the U.S. territories, must submit their proposals by August 15, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Dawn Addison at dawn.addison@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    dawn.addison@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FNS-906.pdf
    The FNS-906 Grant Program Accounting System & Financial Capability Questionnaire assesses organizations applying for Federal funds, ensuring they have appropriate accounting systems as mandated by 2 CFR §200.302. The questionnaire aims to evaluate financial stability and management quality, with critical questions regarding previous Federal awards, accounting software usage, and fund management oversight. It requires clarity on the organization's financial practices, including separate tracking of program funds, dedicated personnel for fund monitoring, and effective inventory management for equipment purchased under the grant. Additionally, the document inquires about audit history within the past five years, focusing on the existence of any qualified opinions or material weaknesses in financial reports. Applicants must confirm the completeness of their provided information, sign, and provide their contact details. This questionnaire is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in the use of Federal resources, helping to prevent organizations that cannot meet the necessary financial management standards from securing awards. Ultimately, it serves as a preliminary evaluation tool for the Food and Nutrition Service Agency to ensure grant recipients can manage funds effectively and comply with federal regulations.
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