Nutrition Assistance For Puerto Rico
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
An alternative to the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to provide access to healthy food by needy persons residing in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico alone is eligible.
Beneficiaries
- Resident/Citizen of U.S. Territory
Low-income individuals and households are eligible for benefits as determined by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding is provided via a federal/state agreement.
Award Procedure
United States (US) Congress awards the grant to Puerto Rico every fiscal year. US Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates the Commonwealth's agency or agencies to operate the program upon submission of the request thru a Federal State Agreement signed by USDA and by The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's Department of the Family.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of this grant is to provide food benefits to low-income families living in Puerto Rico to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
Mission Categories
Primary: Food and Nutrition for Individual and Families
Other categories:
Food SecurityFood and Nutrition for Children
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Households receive benefits to purchase food.
Required Documentation
The Commonwealth is required to document the classes of households that receive benefits and the level of those benefits.
Matching Requirements
A 50% Administrative costs match is required for this grant.
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
Formula
Public Law 88–525