DFCS

As the country rebounds from the pandemic, USDA is interested in building back better, so that TEFAP's collective reach spreads to all eligible individuals in need. In accordance with 7 CFR 251.4(k) and the Build Back Better initiative, the key objective of TEFAP Reach and Resiliency grants is to: Expand TEFAP's reach into remote, rural, tribal, and/or low-income areas that are underserved by the program. TEFAP Reach and Resiliency grants are providing Illinois TEFAP-affiliated food banks with an opportunity to re-envision how they can work with currently participating organizations and/or new partner organizations to meet this objective.

In the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7 details the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983. TEFAP serves helps supplement the diets of low-income individuals by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. USDA provides 100% American-grown USDA Foods and administrative funds to states to operate TEFAP. Federal Regulations 7 CFR, Part 251 In accordance with 7 CFR 251.4(k), Distribution in rural areas. State agencies shall encourage eligible recipient agencies to implement or expand commodity distribution activities to relieve situations of emergency and distress through the provision of commodities to needy households in rural areas of the State.

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The key objective of TEFAP Reach and Resiliency grants is to: Expand TEFAP's reach into remote, rural, tribal, and/or low-income areas that are underserved by the program.

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The related Program Manual can be found via the following DHS website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741

Nonprofit Organizations;

Illinois TEFAP affiliated Food Bank

Low-income individuals with a verbal self-attestation household income limit at or below the 300% eligibility percentage of the federal poverty level and who are residents of Illinois.

Project Grants

Human Services

Feeding America Food Bank Affiliates

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Criteria: Meeting the key objective to expand TEFAP's reach into remote, rural, tribal, and/or low-income areas that are underserved by the program.

Reimbursement based on monthly reporting

Reach and Resiliency Round 1 deadline: February 18, 2022 Reach and Resiliency Round 2 deadline: March 6, 2023

$25,000-$1,000,000

The appeals process is set forth in section 7000.350 available here: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html

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Formula- TEFAP covers all 102 Illinois counties partnership with 8 food banks allocating food and administrative funds based on the TEFAP calculation, the formula is weighted 60% for the poverty population in the Food bank’s geographic service area and 40% for the unemployment population relative to state totals. Matching was not a requirement of this project.

Only costs that are necessary, reasonable, and allocable under 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, and which meet the specific criteria of the grant may be charged to this grant. Uses: Personnel and Fringe Benefits- Salaries and benefits of staff directly involved in organizing, managing, or conducting activities outlined in the proposed TEFAP Reach and Resiliency Travel- In State or out of State travel expenses (food – not including alcohol, lodging, transportation) for staff to attend conferences and/or training that will be utilized to carry out the proposed TEFAP Reach and Resiliency Materials/Supplies- Crates, boxes, shelving, thermometers, personal protective equipment, and other such materials and supplies necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Handouts, flyers, posters, bulletin boards, banners, or other like materials necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Equipment and Capital Expenses- Forklifts, pallet jackets, refrigerators, freezers, vehicles, and other such equipment necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Building and warehouse renovations necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Computer software or hardware, or other information technology equipment, necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Contractual- Contracts to identify underserved areas or gaps in current TEFAP coverage, or to perform other activities as outlined in the proposed TEFAP Reach and Resiliency Other- Training for staff or volunteers on the safe and efficient distribution of TEFAP food, necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Training for staff necessary to identify underserved areas or gaps in TEFAP coverage. Training for staff or volunteers on topics such as cultural competency, community engagement/ organization, and racial equity, which are necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Translation of materials into other languages, necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Improving accessibility of resources or facilities for persons with disabilities, necessary for reaching underserved areas or populations. Sub grants to TEFAP ERAs or other organizations, who will carry out allowable activities as outlined in this RFA. Restrictions: Spending Reach and Resiliency grant funds not directly related to the organizing, managing, or conducting activities of TEFAP Reach and Resiliency grant. Equipment and Capital Expenses- Purchase of land or buildings, and the construction of new buildings.

Biannual Performance Program Report covers the preceding period of activity. Reports are due in October (Performance Period April-September) and April (Performance Period October-March).

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.

Appropriation Code funding this grant. May need to be updated annually.

SFY 2023: $1,584,040 SFY 2024: $2,483,438

$25,000-$1,000,000

Improved TEFAP service delivery, Expanded TEFAP service delivery

Federal Regulations, 7 CFR 251, requires the state to administer these services to receive federal funding.

All 102 Illinois Counties

Springfield

https://www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

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7/1/2023

FY 2023 : $1,584,040
FY 2024 : $2,483,438