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USDA FNS Grants for CACFP IT Modernization

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), is offering competitive grants to support IT modernization for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Eligible Applicants: - State agencies administering CACFP (including State educational agencies and other designated agencies) - Funding Details: - Total grant pool: $8.7 million - Individual awards: $100,000 to $2,000,000 - Products/Services Requested: - Modernized IT systems for CACFP integrity, accountability, and efficiency - Eligible activities include: - System planning (IT evaluations, feasibility studies, project management, requirements analysis) - System implementation (custom systems, COTS software, technology equipment, software, interfaces, testing, staff training) - Final project overview presentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named - Applicants may propose custom or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions - Routine maintenance and ongoing operations costs are not eligible - Final project presentation must be delivered and may be shared nationwide

Description

The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is offering $8.7 million in competitive grants to State agencies to enhance the integrity of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through modernized information technology solutions. The grant aims to support State agencies in developing, implementing, and improving IT systems to improve program operations, accountability, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. Eligible applicants are State governments, including State educational agencies and other designated agencies approved by USDA. The grant period is from September 2026 to September 2029, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $2,000,000.

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