Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Funding to Alleviate Emergency Supply Chain Disruption in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and State agencies operating the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) have the opportunity to receive funding, in the form of direct cash assistance, for the purchase of domestically grown and produced foods These funds will enable ITOs and State agencies to alleviate supply chain challenges and national warehouse delays, which are impacting FDPIR inventory levels and more broadly, the availability of a sufficient variety and quantity of food resources for participants.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Indian Tribal Organization (ITO) means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe on a reservation; or the tribally recognized intertribal organization which the recognized governing bodies of two or more Indian tribes on a reservation authorize to operate the Food Stamp Program or a Food Distribution Program on their behalf. State agency means the agency of State government, including the local offices thereof, which enters into an agreement with FNS for the distribution of commodities on all or part of an Indian reservation, and the ITO of any Indian tribe, determined by the Department to be capable of effectively administering a Food Distribution Program, which enters into an agreement with FNS for the distribution of commodities on all or part of an Indian reservation.
Beneficiaries
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Public or private non-profit organizations, such as food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens, which provide food assistance to low-income persons.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Funds were allocated on the basis of number of participants in FDPIR. Eligibility of participants is outlined in 7 CFR 253.6.
Program details & compliance
Description
Under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing support for Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) State agencies and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) experiencing USDA Foods delays due to supply chain challenges. These resources are being provided to ITOs and State agencies in addition to FDPIR entitlement foods and FDPIR administrative funds. This use of funds is authorized under the CCC Charter Act. In accordance with this CCC authority, the funds must be used to purchase agricultural commodities, which includes domestically grown and produced foods for distribution to FDPIR participants.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Examples of some allowable foods include dairy foods such as cheese and yogurt; fruits and vegetables (including 100% juices); grain products such as pastas and rice; meats (whole, pieces, or food items such as ground meats); and meat alternates such as beans or legumes. Foods in a wide variety of minimal processing states (e.g., whole, cut, pureed, etc.) and forms (e.g., fresh, frozen, canned, dried, etc.) are allowable, to include any items like those currently listed on the FDPIR Foods Available List.
Restrictions
These funds must be used to purchase domestically grown and produced foods. Expenditure of these funds must be necessary, allowable, and reasonable costs incurred during the performance period.
Required Documentation
Applicants must be Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) administering agencies with a Federal- State Agreement, including Indian tribal organizations (ITOs) and State agencies. ITO means the recognized governing body of any Indian tribe on a reservation; or the tribally recognized intertribal organization which the recognized governing bodies of two or more Indian tribes on a reservation authorize to operate the Food Stamp Program or a Food Distribution Program on their behalf. State agency means the agency of State government, including the local offices thereof, which enters into an agreement with FNS for the distribution of commodities on all or part of an Indian reservation, and the ITO of any Indian tribe, determined by the Department to be capable of effectively administering a Food Distribution Program, which enters into an agreement with FNS for the distribution of commodities on all or part of an Indian reservation.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements