Farmers’ Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Support Grants

Department Of Agriculture, Food And Nutrition Service

These funds are intended to support the participation of farmers’ markets in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP.) Specifically, the goals of FMSSG are to increase SNAP accessibility and participation at farmers’ markets, and support the establishment, expansion, and promotion of SNAP/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services at farmers’ markets.

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Helps farmers' markets and direct marketing farmers add SNAP benefits to their services. This gives low-income families better access to fresh food options.

Quick Facts

Funding
$3,500,000 - $4,000,000
Deadline
Sep 5, 2023
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Food And Nutrition Service

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What Is This Program?

The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to enable SNAP-authorized Direct Marketing Farmers (DMFs) and Farmers Markets (FMS) , as necessary) to determine, at no or little cost to them, whether adding SNAP to their business model has a positive cost-benefit value, and to provide SNAP recipients with greater access to DMFs operating at physical FM locations and via other direct marketing avenues (e.g., roadside stands, pick-your-own).

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to support direct marketing farmers and farmer's markets in becoming SNAP authorized and processing SNAP transactions, primarily through outreach, technical assistance, and utilizing an existing SNAP Mobile Transaction Processing Application.

Who Is Eligible?

Other Criteria: non-profit organizations, institutes of higher education

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Review eligibility requirements
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
  • Await notification of award status
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=349092
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
07/06/2023Open Date
09/05/2023Close Date
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
📎Optional Documents
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • outreach
  • technical assistance
  • secure SNAP Mobile Transaction Processing Application
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • development of an untested mobile application for SNAP
💳Payment Model
mixed

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
25% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
📚Stacking Rules
Cumulative government assistance is allowed.
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
Documentation of cash and in-kind contributions is required.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
annual
📑Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
📢Branding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding required
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

mark.hambrick@usda.gov
703-305-2994

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $4,000,000 (minimum $3,500,000).

The application deadline is September 5, 2023.

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