USDA-FNS-SNAP Participation 2012

The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 authorized the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to award $5 million dollars in grants to State agencies; public health or educational entities; or private nonprofit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations, for projects aimed at simplifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application and eligibility determination systems or improving access to SNAP benefits by eligible households. The purpose of this grant competition is to support efforts by State agencies and their community-based and faith-based partners to develop and implement Simple SNAP application and eligibility determination systems; or Measures to improve access to SNAP benefits by eligible applicants. This RFA seeks diverse proposals that would make the entire process, from certification to recertification, easier and more efficient for applicants and participants. Forms and Letters of Commitment/Endorsement are exempt from the page limitation.