DIRECT CERTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY GRANT

TJ Goodsell, Direct Certification Grant Coordinator

PDF FILLABLE APPLICATION

LETTERS OF SUPPORT

SIGNATURES AND SUBMISSION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. WHAT IS THE FINAL DATE TO SUBMIT THE COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION AND LETTERSOF SUPPORT?

2. CAN I FAX IN MY APPLICATION?

The answer is No Preferred method for submission of

your application is via email CNPDirectCertFY16@sde.idaho.gov

3. WHAT IS THE DOLLAR LIMIT THAT WE MAY APPLY FOR?

$5,000.00 per district is the maximum Any amount up to $5,000 can be requested Funds can be used for new hardware and

software items (with the exception of POS systems)

These funds may only be used by food service and all items purchased may only be used by food service

4. CAN MY DISTRICT APPLY FOR THIS GRANT IF WE HAVE FEWER THAN 50% F/R STUDENTS?

The answer is Yes Preference will be given to those

schools with higher percentages, however all districts may apply and all complete applications will be considered

5. DO WE HAVE TO GO OUT FOR A FORMAL BID?

The answer is No

6. WHAT HAPPENS IF WE WANT TO SPEND MORE THAN $5,000.00?

This is allowable The State agency (USDA) will only

award the maximum of $5,000.00 to any one district

7. WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THIS MONEY?

To assist school district food service departments upgrade technology components by providing funding for software and/or hardware systems

The funding provided by Idaho Child Nutrition Programs, Idaho State Department of Education was made available through

funding received from the USDA 2014 Tier 2 Implementation Grant

8. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Please contact TJ Goodsell @ 332-6834 for

any additional questions on completing the grant application

CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

USDA Child Nutrition Programs recognize the following protected classes: race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer