Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP Education
SNAP Education
CSFA Number: 444-80-0675
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DFCS
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
• Promote consistent access to high quality food through direct education that supports knowledge, skill acquisition and behavior change that reflects dietary guidance.
• Support interpersonal networks through social media channels and messaging campaigns that promote dietary improvement and increases in physical activity in local communities
• Promote health and reduce chronic disease risk through policy, system and environmental changes by making affordable healthy food and space for physical activity access area where people eat, live, learn, play and shop.
• Foster growth of partnerships focused on obesity prevention, chronic disease reduction and supporting healthier populations.
Federal Authorization
• Food and Nutrition Act (FNA) of 2008, Section 28: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/snap/Food-And-Nutrition-Act-2008.pdf
• Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA): https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/PL_111-296.pdf
• SNAP: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program Final Rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/31/2016-07179/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-nutrition-education-and-obesity-prevention-grant-program
• SNAP Promotion Final Rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30621/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-promotion
• 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA): https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/
• 7 CFR 272
• 2 CFR 200
• 2 CFR 400
• 2 CFR 416
• Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
• SNAP-Ed policy memos on the SNAP-Ed Connection https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/policy-memorandums
• Section 4028 of the 20154 Farm Bill (Public Law 113-79)
Illinois Statue Authorization
n/a
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
n/a
Objective
• Promote consistent access to high quality food through direct education that supports knowledge, skill acquisition and behavior change that reflects dietary guidance.
• Support interpersonal networks through social media channels and messaging campaigns that promote dietary improvement and increases in physical activity in local communities
• Promote health and reduce chronic disease risk through policy, system and environmental changes by making affordable healthy food and space for physical activity access area where people eat, live, learn, play and shop.
• Foster growth of partnerships focused on obesity prevention, chronic disease reduction and supporting healthier populations.
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
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Renewal Applications Only
Beneficiary Eligibility
SNAP participants or SNAP Eligible individuals
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
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.
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
The Provider will provide statewide evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention activities to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and other low-income households eligible to receive SNAP or other means-tested Federal assistance programs as well as individuals residing in communities with a significant low income population. Education must be provided following guidelines and recommendations outlined and approved by USDA and DHS and may include group nutrition education for adults and children, food/cooking demonstration, shopping tours, and other approved venues and education methods.
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.
100% of Annual Narrative and EARS report submitted to DHS on assigned date.
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
8040849SE
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$21,000,000
Program Accomplishments
n/a
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
• Food and Nutrition Act (FNA) of 2008, Section 28
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
Springfield
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $18,000,000
FY 2018 : $18,000,000
FY 2019 : $18,000,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
FCSDQ03623-FCSDQ03623 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOI | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 21,000,000 |