Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS WICSPG FY2015 FULLMINI
USDA-FNS-WICSPG-FY2015-FullMini is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under CFDA 10.578 that supports FY 2015 WIC Special Project Full and Mini Grants. The central theme for this funding cycle is participant integrity in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In practical terms, the grant is designed for WIC administering agencies that want to try new or improved approaches to protect the integrity of participant certification and eligibility decisions, reduce fraud and abuse, and strengthen public confidence in how WIC benefits are issued and used.
The opportunity is rooted in concerns highlighted by the Government Accountability Office, specifically the 1999 GAO report titled Efforts to Control Fraud and Abuse in the WIC Program Can Be Strengthened. That report emphasized that even the appearance of impropriety in certification and income eligibility processes can undermine public trust. FNS is therefore looking for projects that not only implement operational changes, but also evaluate them, meaning applicants are expected to test strategies and produce findings that can inform broader WIC program improvements.
FNS signals several examples of project types that fit the focus area. These include strengthening separation of duties within WIC clinics (so that no single person controls too many parts of the eligibility or benefit process), improving verification of certification (VOC) procedures, refining adjunctive income eligibility verification methods, and improving documentation of household size. The grant also highlights investigative and prevention work related to the online sale of infant formula and other WIC foods, as well as initiatives to prevent dual participation both across state lines (interstate) and within the same state (intrastate). Additional priority concerns include reducing the exchange of authorized WIC foods for cash and developing broader strategies to prevent participant fraud and abuse. Overall, the projects FNS is seeking are those that introduce innovative controls, monitoring approaches, or administrative practices that measurably improve integrity safeguards.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and awards may go either to an individual WIC state agency or to a consortium of WIC state agencies, as long as one agency is named as the lead. FNS specifically encourages smaller state agencies and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) to collaborate with other WIC agencies or ITOs, reflecting a preference for shared solutions and pooled capacity where that helps produce stronger projects or more generalizable results. A key application restriction is that a state agency may submit only one application per year for a Full or Mini Grant. If an agency applies as part of a consortium, it cannot also submit a separate standalone application in the same cycle.
Key administrative details include an original closing date of November 25, 2015, an award ceiling of $400,000, and an expectation of around 15 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity was posted with a creation date of September 24, 2015.Apply for USDA FNS WICSPG FY2015 FULLMINI
- The Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA-FNS-WICSPG-FY2015-FullMini" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.578.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2015-09-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-11-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the USDA-FNS-WICSPG-FY2015-FullMini grant opportunity?
USDA-FNS-WICSPG-FY2015-FullMini is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under CFDA 10.578. It supports FY 2015 WIC Special Project Full and Mini Grants.
What is the central theme for this funding cycle?
The central theme is participant integrity in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Projects are expected to strengthen the integrity of participant certification and eligibility decisions, reduce fraud and abuse, and bolster public confidence in how WIC benefits are issued and used.
Why is FNS emphasizing participant integrity for these grants?
This funding cycle is rooted in concerns highlighted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), including the 1999 report titled Efforts to Control Fraud and Abuse in the WIC Program Can Be Strengthened. The report emphasized that even the appearance of impropriety in certification and income eligibility processes can undermine public trust, which this grant seeks to address through improved practices and evaluation.
What types of applicants is this grant designed for?
The grant is designed for WIC administering agencies that want to test new or improved approaches to protect the integrity of participant certification and eligibility decisions, reduce fraud and abuse, and strengthen public confidence in WIC program operations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. Awards may be made to an individual WIC state agency or to a consortium of WIC state agencies, provided that one agency is named as the lead.
Can a consortium apply, and what is required?
Yes. A consortium of WIC state agencies may apply as long as one agency is designated as the lead agency.
Does FNS encourage collaboration for any particular applicants?
Yes. FNS encourages smaller state agencies and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) to collaborate with other WIC agencies or ITOs. The intent is to support shared solutions and pooled capacity where that can lead to stronger projects or more generalizable results.
Is there a limit on how many applications a state agency may submit?
Yes. A state agency may submit only one application per year for a Full or Mini Grant.
If an agency is part of a consortium, can it also submit a separate application?
No. If an agency applies as part of a consortium, it cannot also submit a separate standalone application in the same cycle.
What is meant by "participant integrity" in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, participant integrity refers to safeguards and practices that help ensure WIC certifications and eligibility determinations are accurate and trustworthy, and that benefits are issued and used appropriately. This includes preventing fraud and abuse and reducing situations that could create the appearance of improper certification decisions.
Are applicants expected to evaluate their projects?
Yes. FNS is looking for projects that both implement operational changes and evaluate them. Applicants are expected to test strategies and produce findings that can inform broader WIC program improvements.
What are examples of projects that fit this grant's focus?
FNS highlights several examples of project types aligned with this funding cycle, including:
- Strengthening separation of duties within WIC clinics so that no single person controls too many parts of the eligibility or benefit process
- Improving verification of certification (VOC) procedures
- Refining adjunctive income eligibility verification methods
- Improving documentation of household size
- Investigative and prevention work related to the online sale of infant formula and other WIC foods
- Initiatives to prevent dual participation both across state lines (interstate) and within the same state (intrastate)
- Reducing the exchange of authorized WIC foods for cash
- Developing broader strategies to prevent participant fraud and abuse
What is "separation of duties," and why is it relevant here?
Separation of duties refers to structuring clinic or agency workflows so that no single person controls too many steps in the eligibility or benefit process. In this grant context, it is presented as a way to reduce opportunities for improper actions and strengthen integrity controls.
What does "VOC" refer to in the project examples?
VOC refers to verification of certification. FNS lists improving VOC procedures as an example of a project that supports participant integrity.
What does the opportunity say about online sales of WIC foods?
The grant highlights investigative and prevention work related to the online sale of infant formula and other WIC foods as a priority concern area.
What is dual participation, and what kinds are mentioned?
The opportunity identifies efforts to prevent dual participation as a focus area, including both interstate dual participation (across state lines) and intrastate dual participation (within the same state).
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
How many awards does FNS expect to make?
FNS expects around 15 awards.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What are the key dates for this grant opportunity?
The opportunity has a creation date of September 24, 2015, and an original closing date of November 25, 2015.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.578.
What kind of outcomes is FNS looking for from funded projects?
FNS is seeking projects that introduce innovative controls, monitoring approaches, or administrative practices that measurably improve integrity safeguards, along with evaluation findings that can inform broader WIC program improvements.
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