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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
10.559: Summer Food Service Program for Children
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| PROGRAM AND AWARD | FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS | INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| RELATED PROGRAMS | ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS | POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS |
Applicant Eligibility: The State or U.S. Territory agency applies for and signs an annual agreement to receive Federal funds for disbursement. Where the State does not administer the program, an applicant institution may sign an agreement and receive funds directly from USDA.
Beneficiary Eligibility: A service institution that conducts a regularly scheduled program for children from areas in which poor economic conditions exist is eligible to participate in the program. Such institutions include public or private nonprofit school food authorities; public or private nonprofit residential summer camps; public or private nonprofit colleges or universities operating the National Youth Sports Program during months of May-September; and units of local, municipal, county, or State governments. Other private nonprofit organizations are eligible to participate under certain conditions. Service institutions which develop food service programs for children during school vacations lasting 15 school days or more at any time under a continuous school calendar may also participate. Higher education institutions which operate the National Youth Sports Program also may participate during the summer months. Public or private nonprofit residential summer camps may also participate; however, at camps, reimbursement will only be paid for meals served to enrolled children who are individually determined to be eligible for free and reduced price school meals under USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines.
Credentials/Documentation: The allowability of costs incurred by States in administering the program will be determined in accordance with USDA Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations (7 CFR Part 3015).
Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process required by the State.
Application Procedure: Service institutions may apply directly to the responsible State administering agency. In Michigan, New York, and Virginia where the State does not administer the program, the application is directed to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service regional office. This program is subject to the provisions of USDA's Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations (7 CFR Part 3015).
Award Procedure: When an application is approved, the service institution (sponsor) enters into an agreement with the appropriate administering agency for the duration of summer program operations.
Deadlines: A State Management Administration Plan is due February 15. States establish the deadline date for sponsor applications; however, no applications can be accepted after June 15.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable to States. States must render a decision within 30 calendar days of receipt of a complete and correct application from a service institution.
Appeals: The administering agency must have a hearing procedure for local service institution grievances.
Renewals: Annually.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: State grants vary according to participation in the program. In 1999, States received cash assistance ranging from $47,498 to over $41 million.
Federal Agency: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE )
Type of Assistance: Formula Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $295,551,530; FY 00 est $298,013,000; and FY 01 est $323,499,000. (Donated commodities including bonus commodities) FY 99 $1,375,000; FY 00 est $1,503,000; and FY 01 est $1,595,000.
Budget Account Number: 12-3539-0-1-605.
Authorization: National School Lunch Act, Sections 9, 13 and 14, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1758, 1761 and 1762a.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: 7 CFR Part 225 regulations and the Summer Food Service Program fact sheet, are available at no charge. Administrative and nutrition guidance is available at no charge to program participants from the administering agency.
Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office: Director, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Alexandria, VA 22302. Contact: Stanley C. Garnett, Director. Phone: (703) 305-2590. (Home Page)
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: Program funds are earned by the States and institutions on a per meal reimbursement basis with rates adjusted annually on January 1, to reflect changes in the "food away from home" series of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. This program has no maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: For the period covered by the agreement.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Funds are made available for disbursement to eligible service institutions (sponsors) which provide free meals to children in areas where at least 50 percent of the children meet the income eligibility criteria for free and reduced price lunches. Emergency shelters may participate in the program if they are located in areas which meet the area eligibility requirements and which open their food service to non-residents as well as residents. Meals may be served to children 18 and younger, and to individuals over 18 who participate in State approved programs for persons with disabilities. The program generally operates during the months of May through September at site locations where regularly scheduled food service programs are provided for children. Service institutions operating food programs for children on school vacation under a continuous year-round calendar may apply for participation in other months. Disbursement to service institutions equals the full cost of food service operations, not to exceed per meal reimbursement rates. Reimbursement may be paid for one meal (breakfast, lunch, or snack) or two meals (either lunch and snack or lunch and breakfast) each day. Camps and sites primarily serving children of migrant workers may be approved to serve up to three reimbursable meals each day. Meals must meet minimum requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funds are also paid to participating State agencies for State administrative expenses related to employing personnel, including travel and related expenses, and to supervise and provide technical assistance to service institutions operating the program.
Reports: Service institutions file monthly reports on program operations to claim reimbursement for meals served.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations," " State and Local Governments, and Non-profit organizations that expend $300,000 or more under Federal awards within any fiscal year shall have either a single audit or (in certain cases) a program specific audit made for that year. Audits may be conducted less frequently under conditions specified in A-133.
Records: Service institutions must maintain full and accurate records of Program Operations for a period of 3 years after the end of the fiscal year to which they pertain. However, where there are unresolved audit findings, records must be retained until there is satisfactory resolution of the audit issues.
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