Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach and Application Assistance
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas-based organizations and governments to increase awareness and assist low-income individuals and families in applying for food assistance benefits.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepting applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach and Application Assistance Grant, aimed at reducing food insecurity and increasing SNAP participation among eligible Texans. The program provides funding to state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to conduct outreach and assist individuals and families with SNAP applications. This initiative seeks to enhance awareness, educate low-income households, and help eligible individuals access SNAP benefits. The grant is funded equally by federal and state resources, with a total funding pool of $13,358,345 for a five-year term. Awards are expected to be distributed across multiple recipients, with a maximum of $2,671,669 available per fiscal year per award. Eligible applicants must be based in Texas and demonstrate the capacity to serve an entire designated region. The program does not require cost-sharing or matching funds but allows applicants to include voluntary cash matches to enhance their proposals. Applications must focus on SNAP outreach activities, including educating the public on SNAP benefits, eligibility, and application procedures. The activities should target low-income individuals not currently enrolled in SNAP, addressing misconceptions and reducing barriers to participation. Specific strategies, such as using self-service tools like YourTexasBenefits.com and promoting economic self-sufficiency, are emphasized. Applicants must outline their plans in a narrative proposal and provide detailed budget justifications.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$13,358,345
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
APPLICATION SCREENING REQUIREMENTS In order to be considered an Applicant eligible for evaluations, Applicant must meet the following minimum requirements: An Application must appear realistic in terms of technical commitment, show technical competence, and indicate comprehension of the risk and complexity of a potential Grant Agreement. A. Applicant must submit a separate and complete Application for each Region the Applicant is proposing to serve by the Deadline for Submission of Applications in Section 7.1, Schedule of Events. B. Be a State or local government entity, or public or private non-profit 501c (3) community-based organization. State of Texas entities eligible to apply may include certain departments, agencies, or other governmental organizations operating at the state or regional level that provide services consistent with the goals of this RFA; D. Be in business for three (3) years, be financially solvent, and adequately capitalized; E. Be located and have a physical business address in the State of Texas; F. Propose to provide services in all counties within at least one Region; and G. Satisfy one of the following requirements: 1. Be listed as a resource for services for the 2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral Network (TIRN) program (www.211Texas.org) or agree to be added as a resource for services in 2-1-1; 2. Provide 2-3 professional references from local organizations familiar with the Applicant’s services to the community; or 3. Be one of the following types of organizations: a. Head Start or Early Head Start programs listed on the National Head Start Website. b. Texas Independent School Districts listed on the Texas Education Agency Website. c. Texas Public Libraries listed on the Texas Public Libraries website. d. City or County Governments listed on the www.texas.gov website. e. Texas State agencies listed on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission website. f. Native American tribes listed on the National Congress of American Indians website
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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