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FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Program
Eligible applicants are invited to compete for a 2008 Food Stamp (FS) Participation Program.
Subject to the availability of FY 2008 funding, up to $5 million dollars in grant funding is available.
The purpose of the FS Participation Program is to support efforts by State agencies and their community-based and faith based partners to develop and implement:
simple food stamp applications and eligibility determination systems; or measures to improve access to fs benefits by eligible applicants.
Please view the announcement for additional details.
Subject to the availability of FY 2008 funding, up to $5 million dollars in grant funding is available.
The purpose of the FS Participation Program is to support efforts by State agencies and their community-based and faith based partners to develop and implement:
simple food stamp applications and eligibility determination systems; or measures to improve access to fs benefits by eligible applicants.
Please view the announcement for additional details.
Related Programs
Special Nutrition Assistance Program Outreach/Participation Program
Department of Agriculture
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to the announcement
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are:
? The 53 State agencies that administer the FSP;
? State or local governments;
? Agencies providing health or welfare services*;
? Public health or educational entities*; and
? Private non-profit entities* such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/
Contact:
Lisa Johnson Grants Management Division Phone 703-305-2848
Agency Email Description:
Contact the Grant Officer
Agency Email:
lisa.johnson@fns.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2008-02-20
Application Due Date:
2008-05-15
Archive Date:
2008-06-14
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