Farm to School State Formula Grant
The FNS announces the "Farm to School State Formula Grant" established by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Farm to School Grantee Reports
Instructions for completing the current Farm to School Grant baseline and final reports. Intended for all grantees beginning FY 2022.
Receipting TEFAP Fresh Produce
General guidance and instructions for receipting TEFAP Fresh Produce catalog item in Web Based Supply Chain Management.
SNAP Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021
On Dec. 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021. Attached is an information memorandum describing the SNAP provisions of that Act.
Guidelines for Policy Statement When Serving Meals or Milk Without Separate Charge
All school food authorities participating in the National School Lunch, Commodity School, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs must submit a free and reduced price policy statement pursuant to 7 CFR Part 245.
Grant Close-Out for Farm to School Grantees
The 90-day closeout period is used by grantees to pay outstanding bills, complete the final progress report, and finalize the final SF 425 report. This page summarizes the grant close-out process for Farm to School grantees.
Food Program Report System Assistance for Farm to School Grantees
Basic overview of Food Program Reporting System for new Farm to School Grant recipients.
Automated System for Award Payments (ASAP) Assistance for New Users
This document provides a brief overview of the Automated System for Award Payments (ASAP) for new users so that they may draw down grant award funding.
Refresher on FNS Instruction 709-5: Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods
This webinar provides USDA Foods recipients, USDA FNS regional offices, and state agencies a refresher on the FNS Instruction 709-5: Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods. The webinar highlights the five key areas involved with the shipment and receipt of USDA Foods: arranging shipment and delivery, guidance on inspecting the shipment, accepting and receipting the shipment, unloading the shipment, and disposition and replacement of USDA Foods. In addition, E-invoicing in WBSCM and filing complaints is covered.
Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods
This instruction establishes the general standards and procedures that the state distributing agency, Indian Tribal Organization, or other consignee must follow in receiving shipments of USDA Foods, and conveys established responsibilities for other entities such as USDA Foods vendors and carriers.