FY21 SNAP Employment and Training Request For Applications Information Session July 7, 2020 DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
Topics • What is SNAP Employment & Training (E&T)? • DC SNAP E&T Program Overview • Current SNAP E&T Grantees • Applicant Eligibility • Overview of Funding Model • Overview of Eligible Services • RFA Submission Information and Questions DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
What is SNAP E&T All states are required to operate E&T programs and must submit ▪ an annual E&T plan The purpose of SNAP E&T is to assist members of SNAP ▪ households in gaining skills, training, work or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment. Right now, USDA provides ~$300 million annually to states to ▪ operate SNAP Employment and Training programs States have considerable flexibility in designing E&T programs ▪ that meet the needs of participants and employers 3
Who is Eligible for SNAP E&T? SNAP recipients who: • Are receiving SNAP in the month they Do not receive Are able to work participate in a TANF cash upon program component--except assistance; and completion. for job retention; ➢ SNAP and SNAP E&T do not have participation time limits ➢ States can operate mandatory or voluntary programs 4
SNAP E&T FUNDING 5
100 Percent Funds • Administrative Expenses: – State staffing and overall planning, implementation, and operations • Direct Program Expenses – Tuition and fees – Case management/career navigation – Job development *Does not include participant reimbursements 6
50 Percent Funds • Where the real potential of the program is • Covers both administrative costs and participant costs (dependent care, transportation, books, supplies, etc.) • Extremely flexible funding – Covers wide array of allowable costs – Can be aligned with other funding streams to fill in “gaps” • Right now, this is largely an untapped resource 7
What is a Third-Party Partnership? Also referred to as third-party • reimbursement program or 50/50 partner E&T services are provided by • third parties, such as community colleges and community based organizations Partners pay for services and • get reimbursed 50% through Federal funding 8
Provider Criteria 9
Non-Federal Funding • State, County, City Funds • State Worker Retraining Dollars • Private Donations • Low-Income Student • Foundation Funds Support • Social Venture Revenue • Tuition Set-Aside • Community Development Resources Block Grants (CDBG) • Other State Training Funds • In-Kind (Government (ex-offender, homeless, Entities Only) non-custodial parents) 10
SNAP E&T Services E&T Components Supportive Services; Common Examples • Job Search • Transportation • Work Readiness Training • Work Clothing • Basic Education; GED ESL • Work Tools & Supplies • Vocational Training • Identification • Work Experience • Tuition & Fees • Pre/apprenticeships • Union Dues • Integrated Case Management • Child Care • Job Retention • Emergency Housing 11
Eligibility Verification in Reverse Referral Model 12
Referrals & Enrollment • Direct Referral State SNAP agency directly refers an approved SNAP E&T client to a third party partner for enrollment in E&T services • Reverse Referral Third Party Provider (CBO/College) identifies an individual who is potentially SNAP E&T eligible & refers the individual to State SNAP agency to confirm eligibility and enroll in E&T
Providers: Key Roles Providers Robust, Relationships Eligible employer- with funding driven employers sources programs Ingrained in Workforce development their experience communities Skilled at helping low-income populations with multiple barriers Increased SNAP E&T reach and impact
Key Referral Partners Collaboration with partners that serve likely SNAP recipients/SNAP eligible: • Re-entry/justice involved • Non-custodial Parents • Housing and Homeless Assistance Programs • Youth and Young Adult Programs
Aligned Program Models Program models which engage and support participants with complex needs and offer employer driven; skills based training • Social Enterprise Operations • Transitional Work/Subsidized Employment models • Short term Training and Certificate Programs • Work-based Learning models • Models tailored to specific populations
Suggestions for Provider Success • Participant friendly referral, enrollment and eligibility verification process • Communications and Outreach Materials • Build organizational understanding of SNAP E&T • Establish strong processes and systems for the following: – Creating yearly budgets and plans – Anticipating service levels throughout the year – Verifying participant SNAP eligibility monthly – Tracking non-federal funding sources
DC SNAP E&T Program Overview • Assists DC SNAP recipients in achieving their career goals by providing participants with a broad range of services focused on their interests and needs. • Program is voluntary, and participants receive reimbursements for eligible transportation, childcare, and other expenses related to participation • Services are currently provided both in-house and through subgrants to 15 community-based organizations and government entities DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
Current SNAP E&T Grantees • Byte Back • Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) • Coalition for the Homeless • Samaritan Ministry • DC Central Kitchen • So Others Might Eat (SOME) • DC Doors • Union Kitchen • Department of Employment Services • United Planning Org (UPO) (DOES) • Jobs Have Priority • University of the District of Columbia • Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizen • Work First Foundation (America Affairs (MORCA) Works) • YWCA DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
Applicant Eligibility • Eligible entities for funding: Nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, universities/educational institutions and private enterprises • All applicants must have a physical DC locations for service delivery with two exceptions: 1. Applicants that have physical locations in close proximity to the District and provide no cost transportation for participants 2. Applicants proposing to offer all services remotely while still ensuring case management services are available in the District More information on applicant eligibility can be found in Section 1.6 titled “Eligibility” of the RFA. DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
Overview of Funding Model • Cost-reimbursable grant that only covers a portion of total program costs • Each applicant must submit a total program budget that includes other nonfederal funds covering 60% of their proposed budget, with SNAP E&T grant funds awarded covering the remaining 40% (50-50 split for participant reimbursement costs) • The entire cost of allowable expenditures must be borne initially by the applicant, and can then be reimbursed by the SNAP E&T Program DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
Overview of Eligible Services • The SNAP E&T program offers individualized service delivery through case management and activities falling under the following eligible service categories, known as Components: 1. Education and Vocational Training, 2. Work Experience, 3. Self Employment Training, 4. Job Search Training, and 5. Job Retention More information on eligible and non-eligible grant activities can be found in Section 2.2 titled “Project Description” of the RFA. DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
RFA Submission Information and Questions • All applications must be sent electronically to SNAPET.RFA21@dc.gov by 4pm on July 28,2020 . • Questions about the RFA should be sent to SNAPET.RFA21@dc.gov with “RE: SNAP E&T -2021- 01” in the subject line and will be posted on the FY21 RFA page. • The cut-off date for receipt of any questions is one week prior to the application deadline. For more information on the contents required in the application please refer to Section 4 titled “Application Contents” or the “Checklist for Applicants” available in Section 8. DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES
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