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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodity Credit Corporation Eligible Recipient Funds

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Assistance Listing
Sub-tier
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
Assistance Listing Number
10.187
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Overview

Objectives

To support the additional food purchases from the Commodity Credit Corporation and to help supplement the diets of low-income persons by making funds available to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for storage and distribution costs of the Commodity Credit Corporation foods.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2024: These funds must be used for TEFAP Eligible Recipient Agency operational costs associated with the receipt, storage, and distribution of the CCC USDA Foods. Some examples of how the funds are used is to purchase additional storage equipment, such as shelving or pallets, purchase of additional refrigeration or coolers to store the CCC USDA Foods, and salaries of temporary workers hired to assist with the handling, storage, transportation, or distribution of CCC USDA Foods.

Assistance Listing Description

Under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing approximately $1.5 billion in additional support for emergency food programs to address supply chain challenges and elevated food costs. Of this total, $943 million will be distributed through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in the form of additional food and administrative resources. These resources are being provided to State agencies in addition to TEFAP entitlement foods, bonus foods, and TEFAP administrative funds. To assist with the operational costs of the receipt, storage, and distribution of these foods, USDA is providing CCC ERA Operational Funds to local agencies that distribute these foods to needy persons.

Authorizations

Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act US Code 15 U.S.C. 714c

Financial Information

These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.gov
Obligation(s)FY 23FY 24 (est.)FY 25 (est.)
Formula Grants Total$32,249,402$53,139,000$40,000,000
Totals$32,249,402$53,139,000$40,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

In FY 2024, the average funding provided was $984,056. The awarded amounts ranged from $0 to $6,735,000 in FY 2024.

Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2024: A total of $53,139,000 was awarded to 52 TEFAP State agencies in FY 2024 in three phases.

Account Identification

12-5070-0-2-352

Criteria for Applying

Types of Assistance

A - Formula Grants

Credentials and Documentation

No Credentials or Documentation are required.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Designations

State

State agencies that are designated as distributing agencies by the Governor or other appropriate State executive authority may receive these funds to pass through to local agencies to support the distribution of Commodity Credit Corporation Foods to low-income persons.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Designations

Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Quasi-public nonprofit organization

Public or private non-profit organizations, such as food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens, which provide food assistance to low-income persons.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The funds will be provided to State agencies in installments prior to September 30, 2024. All of these funds must be liquidated no later than December 31, 2024. Any funds which are made available through the initial allocation or a subsequent reallocation that are not used are returned back to the Federal government. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly

Use of Assistance

Designations

Food and Nutrition

Funds are provided to State agencies to pass through to local agencies to cover operational costs incurred at the local level in the operation of the program. Funds may only be used for approved operational expenses. States may choose sites that distribute to low-income households and/or congregate sites that provide prepared meals to the needy. Allowable costs include warehousing, food delivery, participant certification, and other administrative costs.

Applying for Assistance

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.

Award Procedure

Operational funds are allocated among the States on the basis of a formula determined by the Secretary of Agriculture that takes into account the amount of Commodity Credit Corporation food ordered by each State. One hundred percent of these funds must be passed down to eligible recipient agencies.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Compliance Requirements

Policy Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing:

Subpart B, General provisions

Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards

Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements

Subpart E, Cost Principles

Subpart F, Audit Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing:

Not Applicable

Additional Information:

Reports

Program Reports: Annual performance reports are required by State agencies receiving the operational funding.

Expenditure Reports: Annual financial reports are required by State agencies receiving the operational funding.

Audits

Refer to the link below for 2 CFR Subpart F Audit Requirements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F

Records

Normal records accounting for receipts and disbursements; retention required for 3 years following the close of the fiscal year or until any outstanding audit, claim, or litigation is settled.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements

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.

Contact Information

Regional or Local Locations:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Katie Treen
1320 Braddock Place,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Katie.Treen@usda.gov
703-305-2674
Website: http://fns.usda.gov/

History

  • 2024Published

    The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodity Credit Corporation Eligible Recipient Funds

  • 2023Published

    The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodity Credit Corporation Eligible Recipient Funds

  • 2023Published

    The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodity Credit Corporation Eligible Recipient Funds