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Breakfast After the Bell Grant Application WebinarCATRINA PETERS, MS, RD NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NUTRITION DIVISIONAUGUST 2015
What Are We Covering Today?
How to use the web based grant application system Step by Step instructions
Housekeeping: Webinar is being recorded and will be posted to our youtube channel We will answer questions at the end After the webinar, use log ins will be distributed The manual on how to use the grant application website will be
distributed with the user logins
Nevada’s Breakfast After the Bell Grant Application
Who Can Apply?• Must be >70% Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility• Do not already serve breakfast after the bell• Grant application pre-populated for all schools that qualify• List of eligible schools found here:
• http://nutrition.nv.gov/data/
When are grants open for me to submit an application? After webinar is over the site will be open for application submissions
When are grants due? Rolling application deadlines Get them submitted as soon as possible!
Step One-System Login
http://breakfast.nv.gov/
• NDA Assigned Username/Password
• Contact FND with login issues, questions, or other assistance• (775) 353-3758• [email protected]
School Breakfast Grant ApplicationEnter information Login
Step Two-Application Submission
Dashboard
Dashboard Buttons & Functions• Schools: Lists all eligible schools in district, shows application status• Open: Shows any open school applications, allows you to edit and submit application• Submitted: Shows submitted applications awaiting NDA Review and Approval• Denied: Lists any denied applications, the denial reason can be found at the bottom of the
application (An email with status update will be sent to contact person at email address provided)
• Reviewed: Shows any applications that have been reviewed and are awaiting approval• Approved: Shows all complete and approved applications (An email with status update will be
sent to contact person at the email address provided)
To view the list of all eligible schools and the status of their applications, Click on the Schools button at the top of the Homepage
Or use the search box on the right to quickly pull up an individual school.
Schools Tab
Individual School Application
• Enter School Breakfast Program Contact Information
• Enter Grant/Fiscal Contact Information• Describe Challenges to Implementation• Summarize Plan to Implement• Describe How Success Will be Measured
Once Complete Click Save Button (at bottom)
Contact Info
Provide email address for 1 Program Contact & 1 Grant/Fiscal Contact for each School Program Contact-Food Service Director Grant Fiscal Contact-Grants Manager or fiscal contact if applicable
There is a box you can “uncheck” to opt out of application status notifications– Will receive an email when application is reviewed, approved, or denied unless box is unchecked
BUDGETSix Budget Categories:• Personnel• Fringe Benefits• Travel• Equipment• Supplies• Miscellaneous
BUDGET: PersonnelEnter the staff person by title, the hourly rate and the number of hours per weekInclude description of what duties this person will be performing in respect to the grant
BUDGET: Fringe BenefitsEnter the staff person by title, the hourly fringe rate and the number of hours per weekIf the staff member(s) mentioned in the personnel section do not receive fringe, enter “0”
BUDGET: Travel Enter the travel costs including the destination of the trip, the purpose of the trip and the staff members that will be traveling
BUDGET: EquipmentItemize each equipment item—Equipment is items that costs > $5,000
BUDGET: Supplies Itemize all supplies needed
BUDGET: Miscellaneous Catch all for other items such as a survey on breakfast menu items, breakfast promotion materials, etc
Step Three-Review Your Submission
Review Grant Application
Check that all information entered on application is correct.• Select Submit if information is correct
and application is complete (Will not be able to re-open to edit)
• Select Edit (Application or Budget) to make updates or changes
• To come back at a later time, go to Homepage or Logoff, Information will be saved (Application will appear under “Open”)
Submit Grant Application
Grant Application SubmissionOnce application is submitted, you will see this message in the green box. To view, it will be listed under “Submitted”
Cannot edit or change Application once it’s Submitted
Grant Application Submitted
Step Four-NDA Review and Approval
Grant Application- ApprovedClick on the Approved Button on the Dashboard:
Unless you have opted out of notifications, you will receive an
automated email when your application is approved
Grant Application ApprovedAt the Bottom of the Application:
Grant Application- DeniedIf you have an application that has been denied, Click on the school and scroll to the bottom of the application. Under Notes you should see the reason it was denied.
Checking Application StatusClick on Schools Button on the Dashboard
A list of all eligible schools will appear “Status” column will show where in the process each application is currently By clicking on the school name, it will bring up the saved application (if
started) or a blank application
Once the Application is Approved
Grant funds dispersed based on a reimbursement basis Reimbursement request instructions will be distributed Back up documentation will be required for reimbursement
Advances can be requested if needed, contact NDA
Frequently Asked Questions
Can schools serve breakfast before and after the bell? Yes, the legislation requires that breakfast be available to all students after the instruction day
has officially begun but you may also offer breakfast before school starts we well
What if I submit an application but want to change it? Contact NDA at 775-353-3758
I’m getting push back from my Administrators, how can I get help? FAQ document on the NDA Websitehttp://agri.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agrinvgov/Content/Media/SB%20503%20FAQ.pdf NDA is available to answer questions, attend meetings or present information if requested
I’m stuck in the application and need help, who do I call? Contact NDA at 775-353-3758
