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Yes! Staff time and effort to grow the program and sustain the program is reimbursable.
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You should connect with your local MWA as soon as you are able to as your MWA may be able to provide additional information about the program or they may not currently offer the program. These are things you would want to know ahead of time. Once you do establish a connection with your MWA, establish a regular meeting schedule to stay connected and to discuss your application.
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Students who are currently receiving food assistance benefits (also known as SNAP or FAP) are the only individuals who qualify for this program. They also cannot be receiving TANF (Temp. assistance for needy families (also know as cash assistance or family independence program).
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Consider what you are currently doing to identify student needs through your Learning Management System or student surveys how . Assess ways you can integrate questions regarding the students’ participation in Food assistance into those existing tools. Benefits Data trust also has a free tool-kit to help colleges identify eligible students. Access this free resource here: https://bdtrust.org/highered-toolkit-1/.
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Yes, the monies earmarked for this program must be non-federal funds and can be pulled from other budget line items.
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The amount you budget the first year will depend on your specific needs. Consider the ways you are currently supporting student basic needs and the budget set aside for those efforts. With that in mind, identify what services can be enhanced, expanded, or renewed to fit the needs of students who participate in FAE&T. This is how you can identify a targeted budget for the program.