SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant

 

The purpose of the SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant Program is to support State agency efforts to improve and expand recipient fraud prevention, detection and investigation efforts using the procedures, ideas and practices outlined in the SNAP Fraud Framework. In response to the increase in SNAP benefit theft, FNS is strongly encouraging States to submit proposals that aim to prevent, detect, and respond to false application or certification attempts, phishing, and card skimming schemes.

Active 10.535 Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture B - Project Grants Not applicable. H.R.244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, Public Law 115-31 This grant opportunity is open to the 53 State agencies that administer SNAP. FNS will consider only one application per State agency. There is no State matching requirement for this grant program. Agreements are established between State agencies and FNS. Grant funds can be used for projects educating recipients on eligibility fraud as well as trafficking and misuse of benefits. Specific instructions provided in Application Format and Requirements Letter. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application package should be prepared in accordance with instructions in the Application Format and Requirements Letter and submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service by the deadline specified. All applications related to the objectives of this grant program and meet the published deadline for submission with all the required documentations will be awarded. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 30 to 60 days. The deadline for submission will be stipulated in the Application Format and Requirements Letter. Non-selected applicants may request a debriefing to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of submitted proposals. Not applicable. All applications related to the objectives of this grant program and meet the published deadline for submission with all the required documentations will be awarded. The awards will support new projects that fall under any of the seven components of the SNAP Fraud Framework. Applications must comply with criteria listed in the Application Format and Requirements Letter. Not applicable. N/A State agencies must maintain records as necessary to support the use of SNAP Grant funds in accordance with the Grant Agreement. Such records must be retained for a period of 3 years after the date of submission of the final report for the fiscal year to which the records pertain, except that if audit findings have not been resolved, the records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period as long as required for the resolution of the issues raised by the audit. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds should be expended within 36 months of identified start date. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter. None/Not specified. Maribelle Balbes
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314 US
maribelle.balbes@usda.gov
Phone: 703-605-4272 https://www.fns.usda.gov/grant/snap-fraud-framework-implementation 12-3505-0-1-605 (Project Grants) FY 22$3,696,728.00; FY 23 est $5,000,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$2,541,889.00; FY 20$5,000,000.00; FY 19$4,604,723.00; FY 18 Estimate Not Available - On August 10, 2022, six State agencies were awarded FY2022 SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation grants. The awards ranged from just over $350,000 to $750,000. The median award was $708, 849. On August 13, 2021, five State agencies were awarded FY2021 SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation grants. The awards ranged from just over $280,000 to $750,000. The median award was $539,628. On September 29, 2020, nine State agencies were awarded FY 2020 SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation grants. The awards ranged from $95,000 to almost $750,000. The median award was $571,350. On July 16, 2019, nine State agencies were awarded FY 2019 SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation grants. The awards ranged from just over $300,000 to almost $745,000. The median award was just over $475,000. 7 CFR 272.1(g)(9)(iii); 7 CFR 272.1(g)(58); 7 CFR 272.4(e)(1-4); 7 CFR 272.4(g); 7 CFR 273.2(f)(11)(B)(1-2); 7 CFR 273.13; 7 CFR 273.15; 7 CFR 273.16; 7 CFR 273.18 Fiscal Year 2019 One of the 2019 awardees has proposed development of a predictive modeling component along with strengthened data management processes, supported with training to allow for the sustainable support of these systems. Additionally, new data related to the assistance application process will be captured and used to bolster investigations of identity theft and SNAP trafficking.
Fiscal Year 2020 One of the 2020 awardees will develop a integrated fraud and recipient trafficking data analytics solution and investigative case management system. The data analytics solution will be configured specifically for the agency and will include alerts, geospatial maps, and profiles with fraud indicators. The case management system will prioritize cases according to “highest value”, based on a continuous feedback loop between case outcomes, trend analysis and data analytics on individuals suspected of intentional program violations (IPV).
Fiscal Year 2021 One of the 2021 awardees will develop a “Fraud Finder” Data Analytic Application in order to add new fraud finder functionality that will have multiple modules . The new application will allow the State to reference patterns more effectively in historical data, outline report components and constraints, prioritize caseload based on traceable metrics, and leverage data to uncover patterns and insights for recipient fraud detection.
Fiscal Year 2022 One of the 2022 awardees will incorporate a SNAP automated fraud data analytics model into the State’s fraud investigations process. This model will allow investigators and data analytics staff to better concentrate efforts on investigating recipients who are revealed through data analysis, as likely to be engaging in SNAP fraud, including EBT trafficking.
Fiscal Year 2023 States may use Fiscal Year 2023 grant funds to develop client education materials on how recipients can safeguard their EBT card and on how to identify and respond to suspected card skimming and card cloning.