Closed · USDA-FNS-SNAP-21-PAFFM · CFDA 10.545 · Discretionary

SNAP Online Purchasing Participation Assistance for Farmers and Farmers Markets

Federal grant opportunity posted by Food and Nutrition Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$750K-$4M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 23, 2021
Close date
4
Expected awards

The verdict

SNAP Online Purchasing Participation Assistance for Farmers and Farmers Markets is a closed discretionary listing from Food and Nutrition Service that offered $750,000 -- $4,000,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$750K-$4M
award range
Closed
application status
4
expected awards
10.545
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - SNAP Online Purchasing Participation Assistance for Farmers and Farmers Markets - is cataloged under number USDA-FNS-SNAP-21-PAFFM and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.545, posted by Food and Nutrition Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 23, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $750,000 -- $4,000,000. It expects to issue 4 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 23, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$750,000 -- $4,000,000

Close Date

August 23, 2021

Posted

June 23, 2021

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

FNS announces, through this Request for Applications, the availability of a maximum of $4 million in total grant funding to be used over a maximum of four (4) years for award as up to five cooperative agreements. This solicitation is contingent upon the availability of funds.The primary goal of the grant is to provide greater participant access to SNAP-authorized FMs and DMFs by providing assistance to FMs and DMFs that wish to accept SNAP benefits through online transactions. The grantee will use resources from this grant to assist FMs and DMFs in becoming SNAP authorized Internet Retailers and supporting the participation of and processing of online transactions by these FMs and DMFs.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 12. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Anna J Arrowsmith Grants Officer

Key Dates

Posted June 23, 2021
Close Date August 23, 2021
Archive Date September 22, 2021
Last Updated June 23, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "SNAP Online Purchasing Participation Assistance for Farmers and Farmers Markets", offered by Food and Nutrition Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.545. FNS announces, through this Request for Applications, the availability of a maximum of $4 million in total grant funding to be used over a maximum of four (4) years for award as up to five cooperative...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 23, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $750,000 -- $4,000,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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