Subject to the availability of FY 2009 funds, FNS is soliciting applications for Administrative Review and Training (ART) Grants as authorized by public law 108-26 5. A total of $16,000,000 is available to state agencies (SAs).

The grant funds will be available only to the 57 state agencies

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that administer the Child Nutrition Programs for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, and training local educational agencies that have demonstrated a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error.

This year, two types of ART grants will be awarded:
Method I grants are for applicants who are seeking funding to conduct additional administrative reviews required under Section 22 of the NSLA:
Method II grants are for applicants who are seeking funding for special projects via a concept paper.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR METHOD I GRANTS ONLY.

The Method II grant opportunity is posted separately.

SAs may apply for one or both methods.

If applying for both, separate applications must be submitted.