FDPIR Funding Work Group

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has convened a work group comprised of FNS staff and Program Directors from the Indian Tribal Organizations that administer the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).  

The objective of the work group is to develop a new methodology for the distribution FDPIR administrative funds that is equitable, objective, and easy to understand.  This process will be conducted in an open, inclusive, and cooperative environment that values the input of all stakeholders. *See recent updates.

Work Group Resources
		Introduction
		History
		Work Group Member List
		Action Plan
		Work Group Assignments
		ITO Work Group Contacts
		Schedule of Meetings and Conference Calls
		Meeting Transcripts & Conference Call Notes*
		Public Comments
		Request for Comments - Proposals on "New Funding Methodology for FDPIR." July 18, 2008, letter from Roberto Salazar requesting comments.
		October 19, 2007 Letter to FNS Administrator Roberto Salazar outlining three proposals for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations New Funding Allocation Process.
		October 31, 2007 Letter to Tribal and State officials transmitting FNS Administrator Roberto Salazar’s decision on the FDPIR funding methodology.

Last Modified: 10/01/2008