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SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants 2023

Agency: Food and Nutrition Service

Assistance Listings
  • 10.580 -- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Important dates

  • Archived: July 15, 2023
  • Closed: June 15, 2023

Award details

  • Expected project funding: $5,000,000
  • Expected awards: 10

Award min.

$20,000

Award max.

$2,000,000

  • Funding opportunity number:USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTI-2023
  • Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
  • Funding instrument type:
    • Grant
  • Opportunity Category:Discretionary
  • Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
  • Category of Funding Activity:
    • Food and nutrition
  • Category Explanation:Not specified

History

  • Posted date: April 14, 2023
  • Archive date: July 15, 2023
  • Version: 2

View version history on Grants.gov

Objectives:

  • Modernize SNAP customer service and client communication to improve accessibility, transparency, and responsiveness in processing applications and determining eligibility. Proposals will use technology-based tools to help improve the customer experience and access to SNAP.
  • Improve administrative infrastructure and day-to-day SNAP operations in processing applications and determining eligibility. Proposals will employ technology to maintain or improve service levels, ease administrative burden, and incorporate lessons learned about effective use of technology and new ways of working from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Invest in technology and systems to encourage cross collaboration and cross enrollment between SNAP and other Federal, State, and local assistance programs. Proposals will improve access to benefits for eligible populations and improve State administration between programs, as allowable by program requirements.

Eligibility

Government

  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information on eligibility

The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are the 53 State agencies that administer SNAP; 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.Unless the applicant is a State agency submitting an application on its own, a letter of commitment or letter of endorsement from the relevant State SNAP agency must be included in the application package to be considered for funding.State agencies should have the necessary approvals of State officials (such as councils or legislatures) of funding prior to submitting the application. Applicants should also acknowledge in their application that all necessary approvals for funding have been obtained.State and local governments should have the necessary approvals of State officials (such as councils or legislatures) of funding prior to submitting the application. Applicants should also acknowledge in their application that all necessary approvals for funding have been obtained.Non-profit organizations are required to submit a copy of the IRS Determination Letter, form 501(c)(3) or proof of application for exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and a list of their Board of Directors, if applicable. All corporations, including nonprofit corporations are required to complete the attached representation regarding felony convictions and tax delinquency.

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
FNS-906.pdf
FNS-906 Required Form
Apr 14, 2023 10:14 AM UTC
FY2023_PTIG_RFA.pdf
Request for Applications FY2023 Process Technology Improvement Grants
Apr 14, 2023 10:14 AM UTC

Agency contact information

Email: jeewon.chang@usda.gov

Jeewon Chang

Jeewon Chang Grantor USDA FNS

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