SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.535 (USAspending.gov).
- Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services 2 awards $1,496,432
- Human Services, New Jersey Department Of 2 awards $1,476,775
- Minnesota Department Of Human Services $749,000
- Department Of Social & Health Services $748,805
- Department Of Human Services $748,673
- Florida Department Of Children And Families $748,600
- Health & Human Svc Commn Tx $723,564
- New Hampshire Department Of Health & Human Services $698,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The purpose of the SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant Program is to support State agency efforts to improve and expand recipient fraud prevention, detection and investigation efforts using the procedures, ideas and practices outlined in the SNAP Fraud Framework. In response to the increase in SNAP benefit theft, FNS is strongly encouraging States to submit proposals that aim to prevent, detect, and respond to false application or certification attempts, phishing, and card skimming schemes.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
This grant opportunity is open to the 53 State agencies that administer SNAP. FNS will consider only one application per State agency. There is no State matching requirement for this grant program.
Beneficiaries
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- U.S. Citizen
Agreements are established between State agencies and FNS. Grant funds can be used for projects educating recipients on eligibility fraud as well as trafficking and misuse of benefits.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All applications related to the objectives of this grant program and meet the published deadline for submission with all the required documentations will be awarded.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
The deadline for submission will be stipulated in the Application Format and Requirements Letter.
Program details & compliance
Description
The SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant Program is available to the 53 State agencies that administer SNAP. Agencies submit proposals for projects that will improve recipient integrity in SNAP based on the SNAP Fraud Framework. Awardees are selected by a review panel based on the criteria in the Request for Applications and funding availability.
Mission Categories
Primary: Food Security
Other categories:
Food and Nutrition for Individual and Families
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Among other costs, budgets may include expenses related to personnel, equipment and supplies, meeting expenses, travel, and trainings.
• Expenditures for both equipment (i.e., items of personal property having a useful life of more than one year and a cost of $10,000 or more) and supplies are allowable expenses.
• FNS does not intend for this grant program to fund activities enhancing compliance with existing statutory or regulatory program requirements, such as data matching. FNS will continue to fund all State agency activities through 50% Federal reimbursement of administrative costs.
• Grantees may use grants funds to procure contracts for goods or services.
• SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant-funded projects may benefit other governmental programs;
Restrictions
Entertainment: Costs of entertainment, including amusement, diversion, and social activities and any associated costs are unallowable (such as mascot costumes, promotional items, etc.) unless there is a programmatic purpose, and prior approval is granted by FNS.
Required Documentation
Specific instructions provided in Application Format and Requirements Letter.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements