Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Department Of Agriculture, Food And Nutrition Service
The purposes of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are to: (1) provide resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs from farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs to low-income seniors; (2) increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and CSAs; and (3) develop or aid in t
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Helps low-income seniors buy fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs at farmers' markets. They receive benefits like checks or coupons for these purchases.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Federal grants provided to state agencies and tribal governments to administer a nutrition program. Funds support food costs (90%) and administrative costs (10%) to enable low-income seniors to purchase fresh produce at farmers markets.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: States, District of Columbia, U.S. territories
Other Criteria: Federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Check eligibility based on income and age requirements.
- Contact your state agency to apply for the program.
- Submit the application as directed by your state agency.
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄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
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- locally grown fruits
- vegetables
- honey
- herbs
- 📏Expense Caps
- 90% of federal funds support food costs and 10% support administrative costs.
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 10% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Yes
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of food costs and administrative expenses
📊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
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