Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

 

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is a nutrition assistance program that may be operated at the request of a Tribe or Indian Tribal Organization (ITO) on an Indian reservation, approved areas near a reservation, or approved service areas in Oklahoma. Income-eligible households receive a supplemental monthly food package and nutrition education. Households may not participate in FDPIR and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) simultaneously in the same month. In FY 2023, 105 ITOs and three State agencies (SAs) administered the program on approximately 279 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. All participating ITOs and SAs receive administrative funding for costs incurred in the operation of the program. Beginning in FY 2022, $4 million of the administrative funds line item is dedicated to be disseminated to FDPIR ITOs for nutrition related activities that promote healthy choices through the use of USDA Foods and physical activity among FDPIR participants Nutrition assistance and food packages were provided to an average of 45.2 thousand persons per month (FY 2022).

Active 10.567 Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture B - Project Grants; C - Direct Payments For Specified Use; H - Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods Fiscal Year 2016 In FY 2016, an estimated three States and 102 ITOs administer the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages, and 14 ITOs will undertake FDPNE grant funded nutrition education projects. In FY 2016, a three-year national study of FDPIR and its participants was completed. Results are pending. In FY 2016, 102 ITOs and 3 SAs administered the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. Approximately 78.88 million pounds of food was purchased for FDPIR, 93.0 thousand people were served on an average monthly basis, and 14 ITOs received FDPNE grants.
Fiscal Year 2017 In FY 2017, an estimated 102 ITOs and 3 SAs administer the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. No Current Data Available for FDPNE grant funded nutrition education projects.
Fiscal Year 2018 In FY 2018, an estimated 102 ITOs and 3 SAs administer the program on 276 Indian reservations, pueblos, rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages. No Current Data Available for FDPNE grant funded nutrition education projects.
Fiscal Year 2020 In FY 2020, ITOs and SAs that administer FDPIR were awarded additional administrative funds, under the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136), to support facility improvements and equipment upgrades at their FDPIR local sites to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
Fiscal Year 2022 In FY 2022, FNS awarded budget modifications to existing grants awarded to ITOs and SAs that administer FDPIR under the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136), to support facility improvements and equipment upgrades at their FDPIR local sites to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334 (Farm Bill), authorized USDA to establish a demonstration project for one or more Tribal organizations administering FDPIR to enter into self-determination contracts as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, to purchase USDA Foods for the FDPIR food package for their tribe. Beginning in FY 2022, USDA awarded $5.7 million dollars to Tribal nations participating in this demonstration project. Project implementation began in October 2021 with some contracts expected to last up to three years, through 2024.
Fiscal Year 2023 From Oct. 18, 2022, to Jan. 31, 2023, USDA solicited proposals for participation in Round 2 of the demonstration project through a Federal Register notice. The application period for Round 2 funding is closed. For current status and additional information, see FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov). Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (as amended by P.L. 118-5), Public Law 110-246, 7 U.S.C. 2011-2036
Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, Public Law 93-86
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334 The administration of FDPIR is limited to ITOs or to SAs that assume administration on behalf of/at the request of a Tribe(s). FDPIR eligibility is limited to income-eligible households residing on participating reservations or income-eligible Indian Tribal Households (see definition at 7 CFR 253.2) residing in approved areas near a reservation or in approved service areas in Oklahoma. ITOs/SAs are responsible for certifying households based on national eligibility criteria. The income standards vary by household size and are based on the applicable SNAP net monthly income eligibility standards for the appropriate area, increased by the amount of the applicable SNAP standard deduction for that area. ITOs and SAs who wish to administer FDPIR must submit an application that includes a Plan of Operation, Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction). ITOs and SAs must comply with federal financial management policies and regulations. Applicant households must submit a completed application form and provide documentation in accordance with federal regulations at 7 CFR 253.6. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. ITOs and SAs that want to administer FDPIR must submit Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) to the appropriate FNS Regional Office, as well as a Plan of Operation. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency as implemented by 2 CFR Part 200 must be used for this program. Administrative funding is provided annually by FNS to ITOs and SAs for use in administering the program. Program benefits for eligible households are provided in the form of a monthly food package, selected by the household in accordance with Federal guide rates that are based on household size. ITOs and SAs order from a list of over 100 available foods. The foods are delivered to the ITOs/SAs on a predetermined schedule set by the ITO/SDA and stored locally. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines ITOs/SAs who wish to begin administering the program can submit an application at any time. FNS must determine within 30 days of the receipt of a completed application if an ITO is capable of administering the program. ITOs and SAs must make foods available to eligible households within 7 days of receipt of the completed application form (1 day for households in need of expedited services). Not applicable. Not applicable. FDPIR eligibility is limited to income-eligible households residing on participating reservations or income-eligible Indian Tribal Households (see definition at 7 CFR 253.2) residing in approved areas near a reservation or in approved service areas in Oklahoma. The ITOs/SAs are responsible for certifying households based on national eligibility criteria. The income standards vary by household size and are based on applicable SNAP net monthly income eligibility standards for the appropriate area, increased by the amount of the applicable SNAP standard deduction for that area. Households may not participate in FDPIR and the SNAP simultaneously in the same month. USDA pays for and provides USDA Foods to authorized ITOs and SAs for distribution to qualifying households. In FY 2022, FNS made available to ITOs and SAs a minimum of 80% of the administrative funds necessary to operate the program and to conduct nutrition education. Adminitrative funds for nutrition education can be used for nutrition education services to FDPIR participants and FDPIR-eligible participants. Performance Reports: ITOs and SAs are required to conduct annual reviews of program operations. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 Each ITO and SA must maintain accurate and complete program records and reports, including household case files, for three years following the close of the fiscal year or until any outstanding audit, claim or litigation is settled. Statutory Formula: Title 7 Chapter II Part 253.11 Matching Requirements: Percent: 20% in FY 2022. The 20% match requirement may be met through cash or non-cash contributions, including third party in-kind contributions, and the value of services rendered by volunteers, may be used to meet the matching requirement. Funds provided from another Federal source may also be used to meet the matching requirement, provided that such use is consistent with the purpose of those funds. The 20% match requirement may be waived or lowered, if compelling justification is provided by the ITO/SA. Compelling justification is based on either financial inability to meet the match requirement or the match requirement imposing a substantial burden.

Matching is mandatory. 20%. The 20% match requirement may be waived or lowered, if compelling justification is provided by the ITO/SA.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Administrative funding for ITOs/SAs is provided each new federal fiscal year and has a period of availability at the ITO/SA level across two federal fiscal years before expiring. USDA Foods are available for ITOs and SAs to order for distribution, as needed. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter. See Regional Assistance Locations (https://sam.gov/organization/100076645#regional-locations). See Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. The following Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices have FDPIR programs within their regional area: Mountain Plains, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, and Western. Polly Fairfield
Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Division 1320 Braddock Place - 3rd Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314 USA
Polly.Fairfield@usda.gov
Phone: 703-305-4386 http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir/food-distribution-program-indian-reservations-fdpir 12-3505-0-1-605 (Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 22$62,669,000.00; FY 23 est $63,000,000.00; FY 24 est $68,600,000.00; FY 21$57,154,000.00; FY 20$55,255,000.00; FY 19$49,762,000.00; FY 18$48,024,000.00; FY 17$47,690,000.00; FY 16$41,527,000.00; - Amounts reflect appropriated funding by Congress to cover administrative expenses.(Project Grants) FY 22$63,331,000.00; FY 23 est $99,150,000.00; FY 24 est $96,401,000.00; FY 21$104,976,000.00; FY 20$104,976,000.00; FY 19$103,238,000.00; FY 18$104,976,000.00; - Amounts reflect appropriated funding by Congress to cover USDA Foods in-lieu of SNAP(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 21 Estimate Not Available FY 20$50,000,000.00; FY 19 Estimate Not Available - CARES Act Facility Improvements and Equipment Upgrades: On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136, CARES Act). The CARES Act provides $100,000,000 to FDPIR as authorized by Section 4(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2013) and Section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 1431) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, of which $50,000,000 shall be for facility improvements and equipment upgrades.(Project Grants) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 21 Estimate Not Available FY 20$50,000,000.00; FY 19 Estimate Not Available - CARES Act Additional Food Purchases: On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136, CARES Act). The CARES Act provides $100,000,000 to FDPIR as authorized by Section 4(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2013) and Section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 1431) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, of which $50,000,000 shall be for the costs relating to additional food purchases. In FY 2022, the monthly per person food package redeemed by FDPIR households was approximately $87.02. Federal administrative funding to the ITOs and SAs varies based on number of persons served in each program and the unique operational needs of each program. 7 CFR Part 253; 7 CFR Part 254; 7 CFR Part 250; 7 CFR Part 277; 2 CFR Part 200; FNS Handbook 501 Fiscal Year 2016 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.
Fiscal Year 2017 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.
Fiscal Year 2018 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.
Fiscal Year 2020 Contact the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for participating ITOs/SAs.