Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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The USDA requests comments on the necessity and practicality of information collection under the SNAP-Ed program, ahead of its final reports before program closeout. States must submit plans and reports electronically, and the USDA provides support to improve data quality. This affects state agencies involved in managing SNAP-Ed grants as they aim for compliance and appropriate use of funds.
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Key Changes
- Request for comments on SNAP-Ed information collection
- Electronic submission for final reports
- USDA support for improving data quality
Obligations
What this law requires
States seeking SNAP-Ed funds must submit a Nutrition Education Plan (SNAP-Ed State Plan) to the USDA for approval by August 15 of each year.
States receiving SNAP-Ed grant funds must submit an annual report (SNAP-Ed Annual Report) to USDA by January 31 of each year.
States must use an electronic reporting system to measure and evaluate projects and account for allowable State agency administrative costs.
The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will review the SNAP-Ed State Plans for allowability, compliance, appropriateness, and integration of evidence-based strategies.
FNS requires that SNAP State agencies submit their final SNAP-Ed annual reports prior to the program closeout in response to legislation.