Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children - WIC Food Center - FMNP
WIC Food Center - FMNP
CSFA Number: 444-80-1702
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DFCS
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
To improve the nutritional status of WIC participants through increase access to and consumption of locally grown produce and increase their awareness of the location and availability of participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands through activities within the WIC Food Centers in Chicago.
Federal Authorization
Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended, Section 17, 42 U.S.C. 1786. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 , Public Law 111-296, 7 U.S.C 1746; Guidelines and definitions developed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service as set forth in Title 7, Part 246, United States Code of Federal Regulations.
Illinois Statue Authorization
n/a
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
77 Ill. Adm. Code 672
Objective
The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (WFMNP) is intended to improve the diet of WIC participants as well as provide an awareness of where farmers' markets and roadside stands are located. Farmers' markets offer a community resource of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Women and children who participate in WIC receive these nutritious foods in addition to the regular WIC food package. Through activities within the WIC Food Centers Chicago families are able to sample locally grown produce, seasonal recipes and information about farmers markets etc.
UGA Program Terms
The related Program Manual can be found via the following DHS
website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Renewal Applications Only
Beneficiary Eligibility
To be eligible for participation in the WIC Program, WIC applicants must be:
1. categorically eligible (infants and children under five years of age, pregnant, lactating and non-lactating postpartum women);
2. an Illinois resident;
3. income eligible and
4. at nutritional risk as determined by a WIC Nutrition Assessment
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
n/a
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Local agencies and retailers must apply to the State agency in writing. Individual participants apply for WIC benefits at an approved local agency. State agencies must submit required documentation to FNS.
Project Grants are posted to grants.gov and applicants must follow the procedures noted in the Request For Application.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
MBR excepted; reimbursement based on monthly reporting
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
In accordance with GATA Administrative Rules, Section 350, Merit Based Review of Grant Applications, a merit-based application review is required for competitive Grants and Cooperative Agreements, unless prohibited by State or Federal statute.
The appeals process is set forth in section 7000.350 available here: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html
Uses and Restrictions
Allowable Administrative Costs
1) The costs associated with the provision of FMNP nutrition education.
2) The costs of locally grown produce for sampling, selection and program participant use.
3) The cost of required reporting and recordkeeping.
4) The cost of recruiting farmers/farmers’ markets to participate in the FMNP.
Reports
Formula grants require reports on monthly participation and value of food or food instruments issued. Formula grants require cash reports on operating expenses and funds withdrawn from the Federal Letter of credit. Formula grants required monthly participation reports.
Project Grants require quarterly progress reports. Formula grants require expenditure reports on operating expenses and funds withdrawn from the Federal Letter of credit.
Project grants require a Financial Status Report (SF-425). Formula grants require Financial Management Reviews and Management Evaluations.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Local Agencies are required to be audited annually, in accordance with:
1. 2 CFR Part 200.501 Audit Requirements;
2. CFR 215 Uniform administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. (OMB Circular A–110);
3. CFR 225 Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87);
4. CFR 230 Cost principles for non-profit organizations (OMB Circular A-122).
Records
In accordance with 7 CFR 246, each Local Agency shall maintain full and complete records of Program operations in compliance with Federal and State records retention requirements. All records shall be retained for three (3) years following the close of the fiscal year to which the records pertain.
An agency (e.g., any court and all parts, boards, departments, bureaus, and commissions of any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision) shall comply with the Local Records Act, which regulates the destruction and preservation of public records within the State of Illinois.
The Federal Agency or Department may require longer retention of records and/or submission of such records to these agencies if the records cover a time period still open to audit.
Account Identification
82001490M
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$100,000
Program Accomplishments
n/a
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Federal Regulations, 7 CRF 248, requires the state to administer these services to receive federal funding.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
Springfield, IL
Program Website
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30520
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $3,205,800
FY 2018 : $50,000
FY 2019 : $100,000
FY 2020 : $100,000
FY 2021 : $100,000
FY 2022 : $100,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSCQ05029-FCSCQ05029 | THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CHICAGO | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 92,641 |