SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is the new federal name for Food Stamps.
Nearly 1 in 5 Arizona households do not have enough food to last the month. Solving the hunger crisis requires more than just one community agency, faith-based organization, food bank, or government entity’s commitment.
The SNAP Partnership offers a unique opportunity for your organization to join forces with a network of organizations committed to addressing hunger in Arizona through SNAP education and application assistance. The partnership also allows you to have direct access to DES on behalf of those you serve, training and technical support to expand outreach, and a 40% reimbursement on all allowable activities and administrative expenses.
Join Wildfire and Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) to fight hunger and help families and individuals learn about and apply for SNAP!
Nearly 1 in 5 Arizona households do not have enough food to last the month.
SNAP Partnership Application: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
The Federal Fiscal Year 2023 SNAP Community Partner (SCP) Application provides community- and faith-based organizations in the state of Arizona with the documents required to apply to the SNAP Partnership for October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.
Please submit your application via email to Ray Collay at rcollay@wildfireaz.org on or before March 31st, 2022. Applications will be processed in the order that they are submitted; there is no guarantee that applications submitted past the deadline will be processed in the same time frame as those submitted on time. Wildfire will contact applicants if additional information or clarification is needed. If needed, applicants will be required to supply clarification on the application materials by the deadline requested by Wildfire. In addition, please note that the number of applications approved may be subject to Wildfire organizational capacity.
All organizations will be required to
- Have a 501(c)(3) or government agency status
- Utilize non-federal funds when requesting reimbursement
- Complete all elements of the application
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria, ranked by priority.
The application documents that correspond to each criterion are listed in italics.
Program Design (50%): (Agency Scope of Work)
- Outreach Methodology and Innovation (unique models)
- Strength of programs outlined in the Scope of Work
- Goals for FFY2023
- Targeted areas and populations
Relevant Experience (25%): (Agency Description)
- Experience with outreach activities and working with low income populations
- Potential for SNAP to align with other programs
- Evaluation of past performance (if applicable)
Organization Capacity (15%): (Agency Description, W-9, Locations)
- Mission
- Organization Capacity and History
Completed Forms (10%): (Application Form and 3 Budget Documents)
- Reasonable, allowable, and clearly justified budget that supports program design
- Completed and full application documents required
SNAP Partnership Application Documents FFY 2023
Part-1-SNAP-Partnership-Application-FFY23
Part-2-SNAP-Partnership-Agency-Description-and-Scope-of-Work-FFY23
Part-3-SNAP-Partnership-IRS-Form-W-9-FFY23
Part-4-SNAP-Partnership-Locations-Form-FFY23
Part-5 – SNAP Partnership-Staffing-Budget-FFY 23
Part-6-SNAP-Partnership-Budget-Justification-FFY23
DES Policy Memos
Read these memos to understand the limits on some budget items allowed for the SNAP Partnership grant:
DES Cell Phone and Data Plan Policy
DES Travel Allowable Cost Policy
DES Staff Wages and Benefits Policy
Join the effort committed to addressing hunger in Arizona.
SNAP Partnership Application: Federal Fiscal Year 2022
Wildfire is currently accepting a limited number of SNAP Partnership Applications for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 depending on availability of funds.
The Federal Fiscal Year 2022 SNAP Community Partner Application provides community and faith based organizations in the state of Arizona with the documents required to apply to the SNAP Partnership for October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
Please submit your application via email to Ray Collay at rcollay@wildfireaz.org. Applications will be processed in the order that they are submitted; there is no guarantee that applications submitted past the deadline will be read. Wildfire will contact applicants if additional information or clarification is needed. If needed, applicants will be required to supply clarification on the application materials by the deadline requested by Wildfire. In addition, please note that the number of applications approved may be subject to Wildfire organizational capacity.
All organizations will be required to:
- Have a 501(c)(3) or government agency status
- Utilize non-federal funds when requesting reimbursement
- Complete all elements of the application
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria, ranked by priority.
The application documents that correspond to each criterion are listed in italics.
Program Design (50%): (Agency Scope of Work)
- Outreach Methodology and Innovation (unique models
- Strength of programs outlined in the Scope of Work
- Goals for FFY2022
- Targeted areas and populations
Relevant Experience (25%): (Agency Description)
- Experience with outreach activities and working with low income populations
- Potential for SNAP to align with other programs
- Evaluation of past performance (if applicable)
Organization Capacity (15%): (Agency Description, W-9, Locations)
- Mission
- Organization Capacity and History
Completed Forms (10%): (Application Form and 3 Budget Documents)
- Reasonable, allowable, and clearly justified budget that supports program design
- Completed and full application documents required
SNAP Partnership Application Documents FFY 2022
Part-1-SNAP-Partnership-Application-FFY22
Part-2-SNAP-Partnership-Agency-Description-and-Scope-of-Work-FFY22
Part-3-SNAP-Partnership-IRS-Form-W-9-FFY22
Part-4-SNAP-Partnership-Locations-Form-FFY22
Part-5 – SNAP Partnership-Staffing-Budget-FFY 22
Part-6-SNAP-Partnership-Budget-Justification-FFY22
DES Policy Memos
Read these memos to understand the limits on some budget items allowed for the SNAP Partnership grant:
DES Cell Phone and Data Plan Policy
DES Travel Allowable Cost Policy
DES Staff Wages and Benefits Policy
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SNAP Partners
If you have any questions about the SNAP Partnership or would like to learn more about opportunities to join, please contact Ray Collay at rcollay@wildfireaz.org.
USDA Information
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800.8778339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866.632.9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by 1 of 3 options below:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 - 202.690.7442 (fax)
- program.intake@usda.gov
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