Release No. 0068.07
Contact: Keith Williams (202) 720-4623
Susan Acker (703) 305-2286
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USDA Announces Availability of $5 Million in Food Stamp Program Participation
Grants
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2007—Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced
that up to $5 million in Food Stamp Program grants is available to improve the
accessibility and awareness of USDA's Food Stamp Program for low-income
households.
"These grants are part of President Bush's efforts to encourage those who are
eligible for benefits to participate in the Food Stamp Program," said Johanns.
"Expanding our partnerships with state governments, as well as faith-based and
community organizations, will help to further enhance access to families needing
nutrition assistance."
The 2002 Farm Bill authorized USDA to award $5 million in grants for projects
aimed at simplifying the food stamp application and eligibility systems or
improving access to food stamp benefits by eligible households. This year USDA
intends to fund at least one proposal that involves a partnership between a
state agency and one or more private non-profit organizations, including faith
or community based organizations.
The Food Stamp Program, administered by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, is
the cornerstone of federal nutrition assistance programs and provides crucial
support to working poor and needy households. The program currently serves more
than 26 million people monthly.
Grant applications can be found online at www.grants.gov or on the Food and
Nutrition Service website at
www.fns.usda.gov/fsp.
Grant applications will be accepted for the next 90 days.
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