USDA's FNS and ACF at the Department of Health and Human Services are aware of increasing reports of benefit theft by criminal actors through EBT card skimming schemes. After discussions with EBT processors and fraud prevention stakeholders, FNS and ACF have identified prevention measures that can be adopted to improve card security while we work towards longer-term strategies.
2018 Direct Certification Improvement grant project summaries.
Direct Certification Improvement Grant summaries for SBP projects awarded in 2015-16.
Direct certification grant awards by date.
FY 2011 direct certification implementation grant summaries for District of Columbia, North Dakota, Oregon and Rhode Island.
Appendix E: Direct Certification Grants Program Proposal Response Guidance. The purpose of the Direct Certification Grants Program Proposal Response Guidance is to increase the consistency and understanding of program planning prior to grant award.