Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Fraud Framework Implementation Grant | USDA FNS FY2020 SNAPFFG

Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FNS FY2020 SNAPFFG

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Fraud Framework Implementation Grant is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to help state SNAP agencies strengthen program integrity and reduce fraud. SNAP is the largest domestic hunger safety net program and delivers nutrition benefits through EBT cards to millions of eligible low-income households. While most participants use benefits appropriately, FNS emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and supports states in improving prevention, detection, and investigation activities aimed at violations such as identity or income misrepresentation to gain eligibility, or misuse of benefits outside their intended purpose. Because fraud can lead to serious consequences, including criminal penalties and permanent disqualification, the grant is positioned as a practical way for states to upgrade how they identify and respond to potential wrongdoing.

This funding is specifically tied to implementing the SNAP Fraud Framework, a set of procedures and promising practices developed after FNS worked with 10 states between 2014 and 2017 to pilot new anti-fraud strategies, expand the use of analytics, improve administration, and increase oversight. Those pilot efforts informed a framework that is meant to function like a menu of options rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, recognizing that states face different fraud risks, operational constraints, data environments, and investigative capacities. In other words, the framework is intended to help states either launch new fraud controls or strengthen existing ones, using tested approaches and practical techniques that can be adapted to local conditions.

A key feature of this opportunity is that access to the SNAP Fraud Framework is restricted. The framework includes sensitive detection methods and investigative techniques, so it has not been distributed beyond FNS and SNAP state agencies. As a result, only state governments (state SNAP administering agencies) are eligible to apply. State agencies that do not already have the framework are directed to contact their FNS Regional Office to obtain access and guidance.

From the published opportunity details, the funding opportunity number is USDA FNS FY2020 SNAPFFG and the CFDA number is 10.535. The opportunity was created May 20, 2020, with an original closing date of July 3, 2020. FNS anticipated making about 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $750,000 per award. Overall, the grant is designed to resource state-led implementation efforts that improve fraud prevention, detection, and investigative processes within SNAP, building on lessons learned from prior state pilots and encouraging targeted, flexible adoption of best practices.

• The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Fraud Framework Implementation Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.535.
• This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 03, 2020. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments.

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