USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTIG-FY2020 | USDA FNS SNAP PTIG FY2020

Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS SNAP PTIG FY2020

USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTIG-FY2020 is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under Section 11(t) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended (Public Law 116-94). The program is commonly referred to as SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants (PTIG). Its core purpose is to fund projects that simplify SNAP application and eligibility determination systems and improve access to SNAP benefits. In practical terms, the grants are meant to help modernize, streamline, and strengthen the day-to-day processes that people and agencies rely on to apply for SNAP, verify eligibility, and receive benefits with fewer delays and barriers.

The program is designed to support efforts led by SNAP state agencies as well as projects developed with community-based and faith-based partners. The emphasis is on improving the quality and efficiency of SNAP operations and processes, which can include process redesign, technology upgrades, improved workflows, and other operational improvements that make it easier for eligible households to apply and stay enrolled. The opportunity also makes clear that awards are contingent on the availability of federal funding, and that FNS has authority to award up to 5 million dollars annually under this authorization.

Eligible applicants are broad and include the 53 state agencies that administer SNAP, state or local governments, agencies that provide health or welfare services, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, and emergency feeding organizations. The listing also aligns with common Grants.gov eligibility categories, including state, county, and city/township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than higher education institutions). The CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number associated with the program is 10.580, which corresponds to SNAP.

A key restriction for FY 2020 is that any eligible entity that served as the lead recipient of a PTIG award in FY 2019 is not allowed to apply as the lead entity in FY 2020. This limitation applies only to the primary award recipient (the organization named as the recipient on the awarded project paperwork, specifically block 9 of the FNS-529 form). It does not prevent prior awardees from participating as partners or supporting organizations on another applicant's proposal.

For this FY 2020 opportunity, the funding opportunity was created on April 15, 2020, with an original application closing date of June 15, 2020. The award ceiling listed is 2,000,000 dollars per award. The opportunity category is discretionary, the funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity area is food and nutrition.

• The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTIG-FY2020" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.580.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2020-04-15.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-06-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.

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