Fiscal Year 201 8 National School - PowerPoint Presentation

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Fiscal Year 2018National School Lunch ProgramEquipment Assistance Grant Webinar 11/15/18

Al Tachibana, NSLPE Program SpecialistSlide2

AgendaHousekeeping – If connected by computer , click on purple arrows on bottom right to bring up Collaborate Panel. use Chat box to send any questions/comments during the webinar . If listening by phone, please put phone on MUTE. But, I will need to ask who is connected by phone.

Roll call/Attendance Overview of NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant and Awards

Eligibility and PriorityFocus AreasMaterials included in the Request For Application packetExpectations and TimelineQ and A’s

Part II: In depth look at:

Application Form –

Attachments included

with RFASlide3

Purpose of NSLPE GrantU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Equipment Assistance Grants will be competitively awarded to

eligible School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch

Program (NSLP).These funds which total $97,470 will allow SFAs to

be reimbursed for equipment purchased after receiving an award, that has met one or more of the following Focus Areas: Slide4

Focus Areas for EquipmentServe healthier meals that meet current meal patterns

, with emphasis on more fruits and vegetables in school meals, including items

purchased locally; Improve food safety,Improve energy efficiency, and

Expand access and participation in the NSLP or School Breakfast Program (SBP).Slide5

School Eligibility and Priority Must operate NSLP and be in good standing*Priority is given to high need SFAs: I

n underserved areas

Have limited access to other funding resources Have aged

food service

equipment

H

ave 50% or more of students eligible for free or reduced price meals (current Oct. data)

Have not received recent equipment grant awards

“Any

interested SFA applying for their respective schools must be able to demonstrate the ability to procure and expend grant funds by

10/28/2018”.

*An SFA cannot receive an award

or

its award/reimbursement

may

be withheld if it is in withholding status due to CAs. Slide6

Requirements for Proposed EquipmentEquipment needed – can be for new, used, or to repair/renovate present equipment Must have a minimum acquisition cost of $1,000 (with taxes, delivery, and installation costs) or a

lesser capitalization threshold documented

by the SFA.Equipment and ancillary costs covered with grant dollars must be necessary, reasonable, and allocable to the grant recipient’s nonprofit food service program. Each unit of equipment proposed must have three separate quotes from three vendors. Slide7

The Equipment Assistance AwardIt is not a Cash AwardIt is an award to Refund the SFA for Specific Costs listed in your awarded proposalAn Award can be delayed, voided, or could even expire

Equipment purchased/reimbursed with the Award have been federally-acquired for the NSLP and subject to federal laws. Slide8

Obligations of AwardeeMust comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local procurement laws and procedures when purchasing equipment with grant dollars.Must provide quarterly updates for our USDA report regarding award equipment procurement, any problems occurring, and impact of any purchased equipment. Must agree to procure awarded equipment before or by a designated completion date.

Provide HCNP with documents of procuring and paying for the equipment as required for reimbursementSlide9

Materials included in RFA 10/31/17Attached Announcement Letter Attachment 1: Equipment Award OverviewAttachment 2: Assurance of Compliance

Attachment 3: Fillable PDF ApplicationAttachment 4:

Scoring Tool (used by HCNP)Attachment 5: SFA ChecklistSlide10

Grant Request for Applications (RFA) Announcement 10/31/18Slide11

Attach 1: Equipment Award OverviewSlide12

Attach 1: Overview cont’dSlide13

Attach 1: Overview cont’dSlide14

Attach 1: Overview endSlide15

Attach 2: ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCESlide16

ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE cont’dSlide17

ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE Cont’d Application and SFA Certification Signature RequiredSlide18

Attach. 3: Fillable Application Pg 1Slide19

Attach. 3: Fillable Application Pg 2Slide20

Attach. 3: Fillable Application Pg 3Slide21

Attach. 3: Fillable Application Pg 4 InstructionsSlide22

Attach 4: EVALUATION SCORING TOOL Pg 1

SITE SCORING

(one

score

sheet

per

site)

CRITERIA

POINTS

POSSIBLE

POINTS

AWARDED

Percentage

of

students

eligible

for

free

and

reduced-priced

meals:

(See

Page

1 of

the

Grant

Application)

15

points

possible

50

–

100%

11 to 15

26

–

49%

6 to 10

0 – 25%0 to 5 Description of site need:(See Page 3 of the Grant Application) 15 points possible Strong case11 to 15 Average case6 to 10 Weak case0 to 5 Number or percentage of students impacted at site level:(See Page 1 of the Grant Application ) 15 points possible At least 300 students for sites that anticipate having at least 50% F/RP– eligible students benefit from the equipment.11 to 15 At least 200 students for sites that anticipate having at least 50% F/RP– eligible students benefit from the equipment.6 to 10 Less than 100 students for sites that anticipate having at least 50% F/RP– eligible students benefit from the equipment.0 to 5  TOTAL SCORE FOR SITE (MAX. 45 POINTS) Slide23

Attach 4: EVALUATION SCORING TOOL Pg2Slide24

Attach. 5 NSLPE APPLICATION

CHECKLIST FOR SFASlide25

Contact Information:Al TachibanaNSLPE and FFVP 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 270

Honolulu, HI 96817Alvin_Tachibana@notes.k12.hi.us

Office: 808-587-3600Mahalo!