SNAP HFMI 2024
ID: 355110Type: 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/355110
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "SNAP HFMI 2024," aimed at increasing the purchase and consumption of fluid milk among low-income households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Eligible applicants, including governmental entities and non-profit organizations, must demonstrate experience in reducing food insecurity and the capability to implement projects that provide incentives at the point of purchase or integrate with State Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) systems. This initiative is crucial for enhancing nutritional outcomes for approximately 40 million low-income Americans currently receiving SNAP benefits. The total funding available for this program is $2.79 million, with applications due by August 9, 2024, and the anticipated award date in September 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Carla Garcia, the Grant Officer, at carla.garcia@fns.usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    carla.garcia@fns.usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FNS-906 - FINAL1.pdf
    FNS-906.pdf
    The document outlines the Grant Program Accounting System & Financial Capability Questionnaire issued by the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. It aims to assess the financial management capabilities of organizations applying for federal grants, ensuring they have adequate accounting systems as stipulated in federal regulations (2 CFR §200.302). Key requirements include having received a federal award in the past three years, effective financial record management via accounting software, and a dedicated finance manager overseeing organizational funds. The document further demands disclosure of past audit results, specifically addressing any qualified or adverse opinions and material weaknesses in the organization’s audited financial statements. The completion of this questionnaire is critical for organizations to demonstrate compliance and transparency in the use of federal funds. Inadequate responses could affect an organization's eligibility for receiving grants. The structure emphasizes requirements and accountability, providing criteria for successful management of federal grants and financial integrity.
    FY24 HFMI RFA (6.25.24).pdf
    FY24.pdf
    This document outlines the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives (HFMI) Cooperative Agreement for fiscal year 2024, aimed at increasing the purchase of fluid milk among low-income SNAP households by providing incentives at the point of purchase. A total of $2.79 million is available for funding, with applications due by August 9, 2024, and an anticipated award date in September 2024. Eligible applicants include government agencies and non-profit organizations. The primary project objectives involve delivering automatic discounts or EBT integration for HFMI incentives, promoting awareness among SNAP recipients, and conducting training for participating retailers. Applicants must demonstrate partnerships with authorized retailers and outline detailed project plans, including methods for data collection and expected community impact. The last funding opportunities prioritized outreach to marginalized food-insecure populations. The cooperative agreement necessitates a collaborative relationship between the USDA and awardees, ensuring compliance with SNAP policies while promoting fluid milk consumption. Overall, this initiative represents a significant governmental effort to enhance nutritional outcomes among low-income families.
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