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551456 - FY25 RFP 58825006 for SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating, Active Living Project
Funding Opportunity Details
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Final Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2024 4:00 PM
Status Closed
Posted Date Apr 10, 2024 10:27 AM
Award Amount RangeNo Limit - $20,000.00
Project Dates 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2027
Award Announcement Date 07/02/2024
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity
Program Officer Sarah Taylor Watts
Phone (111) 111-1111 x
Description
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to review all Attachments listed below for additional details regarding this Funding Opportunity.
The issuance of this Funding Opportunity in no way constitutes a commitment by Iowa HHS to award a contract.
Excerpts from the RFP:
Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # 58825006 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qualified applicant to implement nutrition and physical activity policy, systems and environmental change community-based strategies for low-income Iowans.
The Agency is actively working to strengthen our capacity to address health inequities in Iowa. Health equity is defined as supporting opportunities for everyone to live the healthiest life possible through the reduction of barriers in environmental, social, economic and other conditions which impact health. This program promotes health equity by focusing on populations that experience health disparities. Specifically, the program is aimed at individuals with low-incomes in urban and rural communities.Schedule of Important Dates (All times and dates listed are local Iowa time.)
The following dates are set forth for informational purposes. The Agency reserves the right to change them.
EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
April 10, 2024
Applicant’s Conference
Apr 24, 2024 10:30 AM
Written Questions and Responses
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
Apr 25, 2024
April 30, 2024
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
May 15, 2024
May 22, 2024
Applications Due
June 5, 2024 by 4:00 PM Local Iowa Time
Post Notice of Intent to Award
July 2, 2024
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. RFP#58825006 SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating, Active Living Project Request for Proposals (RFP) | A. RFP58825006 SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating Active Living Project Request for Proposals RFP .docx.pdf | 338 KB | 04/09/2024 04:27 PM | |
| B. New System Login Process For All Users | B. New System Login Process For All Users.pdf | 89 KB | 04/17/2024 08:27 AM | |
| C. HHS Application Instructions_Guidance New IG | C. HHS Application Instructions_Guidance New IG 1.pdf | 4 MB | 02/27/2024 08:19 AM | |
| D. SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating, Active Living Project DRAFT contract | D. SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating Active Living Project DRAFT contract.docx.pdf | 299 KB | 04/09/2024 04:27 PM | |
| E. SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating and Active Living Draft Score Tool | E. SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating and Active Living Draft Score Tool.pdf | 113 KB | 04/09/2024 04:28 PM | |
| F. SNAP-Ed Site Eligibility Request Form | F. SNAP-Ed Site Eligibility Request Form.docx | docx | 41 KB | 04/09/2024 04:29 PM |
| G. Healthy Eating and Active Living Community Implementation Strategies | G. Healthy Eating and Active Living Community Implementation Strategies.pdf | 952 KB | 04/09/2024 04:29 PM | |
| H. Nutrition Healthy Eating and Active Living Policy Systems and Environmental Changes | H. Nutrition Healthy Eating and Active Living Policy Systems and Environmental Changes .pdf | 42 KB | 04/09/2024 04:30 PM | |
| I. Physical Activity_ Healthy Eating and Active Living Policy Systems and Environmental Changes | I. Physical Activity_ Healthy Eating and Active Living Policy Systems and Environmental Changes .pdf | 39 KB | 04/09/2024 04:30 PM | |
| J. Applicants Conference.pdf | J. Applicants Conference.pdf | 48 KB | 04/24/2024 04:12 PM |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| A. General Terms and Contingent Terms | https://hhs.iowa.gov/contract-terms |
| B. SNAP-Ed Connection | https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/ |
| C. SNAP-Ed Policy, Systems and Environmental Change Initiative Data Toolkit | https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/SNAP-EdPSEDataToolkit2.pdf |
| D. CDC Division and Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Nutrition Guidelines and Recommendations | https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/strategies-guidelines/index.html |
| E. CDC Division and Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Physical Activity Guidelines and Recommendations | https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/resources/recommendations.html |
| F. Iowa SNAP-Ed dashboard | https://data.idph.state.ia.us/t/IDPH-DataViz/views/SNAP-EdNeedsAssessmentMap/1_StateLevelDashboard?%3Aembed=y&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y |
| G. Applicants Conference Link: | https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605512651 |
| Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 11:04 AM | If a site is CEP eligible, does that automatically qualify the site? | SNAP-Ed programming and projects must serve and be directed towards individuals and/or families who have household incomes at or below 185% of the FPL. Please see the SNAP-Ed site eligibility form, Attachment F to determine eligibility. |
| Apr 24, 2024 11:57 AM | The RFP notes that infrastructure is not an allowable expense, however, utilities are allowable. Would the expense of extending a city water line to a community garden be an allowable expense? | No |
| Apr 24, 2024 5:02 PM | Are specific towns/cities eligible based on zip-code data that will be reviewed or is it primarily based on the population to be served? | Please see the SNAP-Ed site eligibility form, Attachment F to determine eligibility. |
| Apr 25, 2024 8:16 AM | We would like more confirmation on allowable budget items. Will the grant pay for items such as: adaptive handcycle, adapted snowshoes, adaptive golf cart, sidewalk connections, curb cuts, paint for crosswalks, benches for seating, concrete pads and installation, signage and paying for striping of parking lots for accessible parking. Bike racks, bus shelter accessible seating. Exercise equipment for evidence-based programs for seniors such as exercise mats, free weights, pool supplies. Training costs and curriculum for evidence-based exercise programs. Supplies for creating a storywalk, sensory path and wayfinding signs. Items for community gardens such as soil, cages, lumber, hoses, plants. Food pantry display bins, signage and items for concession stands to prepare healthier foods. | Please see section 2.03 Scope of Work for SNAP-Ed guidance on costs. Specifics regarding allowable budget items can be found in the SNAP-Ed guidance, pages 105-109. |
| Apr 29, 2024 1:17 PM | Do you have to create a new coalition, or can you expand on an existing coalition? | You can do either. |
| Apr 29, 2024 1:18 PM | What is the definition of a coalition? | A coalition is a group of individuals and organizations that commit to joint action in adopting practices, supports and/or standards, typically for a longer period of time. |
| Apr 29, 2024 1:19 PM | The proposed program must be evidence based, correct? | Yes, only evidence-based strategies listed in Attachment G will be allowed. |
| Apr 29, 2024 1:19 PM | Will projects awarded meet through the planning and implementation period to be able to learn and expand from additional projects or will the award be granted and then report results at the end of award year(s)? Will reporting be happening quarterly or at the end of the year? | Reporting will occur quarterly. Technical assistance is anticipated to occur quarterly and will be provided by HHS staff and/or an outside evaluator working with HHS. Additionally, HHS anticipates other meetings that will include topics such as reporting, evaluation and professional development. The project director and the project coordinator must attend an in-person meeting, which is expected to be one to two days in the Des Moines area each year. |
| Apr 29, 2024 1:20 PM | This is up to 20,000 per year, correct? So a total of 60,000 maximum over the 3 year period? | Yes. |
| Apr 29, 2024 1:21 PM | Will you be able to put into Iowa Grant the criteria for SNAP-Ed. Can it benefit the general population or just the SNAP-Ed individuals? | Funding for this RFP comes from USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and projects must include and be targeted at individuals that are income eligible or participate in SNAP. See Attachment F to determine eligibility. |
| Apr 29, 2024 1:22 PM | How many total projects will be awarded? | Four projects will be awarded. |
| May 2, 2024 1:31 PM | If a community has an active coalition(s) with working groups and many allowable PSE interventions currently in development, underway, or in place, could the community use funding so that year one is spent in assessment and development phases to allow the community coalition(s) to build direction, capacity, and consensus on how funding would be used locally? Is a clearly identified PSE intervention required prior to the start of year one of this grant? | Yes, please reference section 2.01 Background and 2.03 Scope of Work. No, please reference SNAP-Ed Healthy Eating and Active Living Work Plan form. |
| May 2, 2024 1:45 PM | Are specific towns/cities eligible based on zip-code data that will be reviewed or is it primarily based on the population to be served? | SNAP-Ed eligibility is based on population data from the site you are targeting and/or the area that surrounds the site. Eligible SNAP-Ed sites are sites/areas where 50% or more of their population are individuals/families who receive SNAP benefits or are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. Eligible sites can also be locations in close proximity to food, nutrition or other income assistance programs/sites that serve a similar audience (household incomes at or below 185% of the FPL). |
| May 2, 2024 2:26 PM | Are specific towns/cities eligible based on zip-code data that will be reviewed or is it primarily based on the population to be served? | SNAP-Ed eligibility is based on population data from the site you are targeting and/or the area that surrounds the site. Eligible SNAP-Ed sites are sites/areas where 50% or more of their population are individuals/families who receive SNAP benefits or are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. Eligible sites can also be locations in close proximity to food, nutrition or other income assistance programs/sites that serve a similar audience (household incomes at or below 185% of the FPL). |
| May 3, 2024 4:13 PM | Is the site referenced in the Eligibility Request Form the applicant's specific address where the program will be managed out of or the community being served? | It should be the site where the intervention is taking place or being targeted, not the applicant’s address. |
| May 14, 2024 11:52 AM | One of the healthy eating and active living strategies outlined in the RFP is to 'support or promote participation in nutrition incentive programs.' For this strategy, could grant funding be used to purchase fresh produce boxes for the nutrition incentive program? | No. Please see section 2.03 Scope of Work for SNAP-Ed guidance on costs. Specifics regarding allowable budget items can be found in the SNAP-Ed guidance, page 102. |
| May 15, 2024 1:47 PM | Related to the SNAP-Ed Eligibility Request Form "F". Does this form need to be submitted before applying for the grant to confirm eligibility? If so, where do we send it? Also, does the "site address" in the form refer to the city where the project will take place or specific location such as a community garden, farmers market, etc. that will be the project focus. What if the project includes multiple locations? | No, the Site Eligibility Form should be submitted with the application. The site address should be the specific location where the project will take place. Every site where you will be doing work will need to be a qualified site or have a clear connection to how the site is serving or reaching eligible audiences. Complete one site eligibility form for each site. |
| May 17, 2024 5:02 PM | Is this funding opportunity geared towards adults only? If adults only, is it older adults only? Please provide precise age ranges for populations to be impacted. Can this opportunity be used to impact PSE for children and adults? | Submitted after Open questions closed 05-15-2024. A response will not be posted. |