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Attention: All CEs operating during Summer 2021 and/or SY 2021-2022
“Declare or Decline COVID-19 Meal Service Waiver Options Form” must be submitted by ALL CEs even if they are not using any of the listed waivers.
Deadline: All CEs must complete and submit this form as soon as possible by no later than August, 1, 2021
TDA issued a new mandatory “Declare or Decline COVID-19 Meal Service Waiver Options Form” to indicate Contracting Entity (CE) usage in Summer 2021 and School Year 2021-2022 for the following waivers:
- Non-congregate feeding (for example, grab and go meal service)
- Alternative meal times
- No Child Present, Parent Pick-up
- Offsite Monitoring
- Waiver of Requirement to Implement Offer vs Serve in Senior High Schools (available in SY 2021-2022 for NSLP, SSO, and SBP programs.)
Also, if you previously submitted an intake forms for SY 2020-2021, and if you are currently using one or more of the above waivers, all CEs operating in Summer 2021 and SY 2021-2022 must complete and submit this new form. This includes CEs that do not plan to operate under any waivers moving forward.
To access the waiver forms and the instructions, visit this page.
CACFP At-Risk COVID-19 Waivers
Area Eligibility for SFSP Summer 2021
The Area Eligibility Waiver has been extended through September 30, 2021 or the end of the summer, whichever is sooner.
Note: SSO and CACFP At-Risk operators are automatically approved to operate under an Area Eligibility waiver and do not need to submit this form.
Notice of Relief Funding for Texas Child Care Providers
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will distribute funding to eligible licensed and registered child care providers (centers and family care) to help address the business challenges caused by COVID-19.
This funding is made possible by the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds that TWC received from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA) (P.L. 116-260).
All eligible child care providers will receive an email invitation to apply online. The email will be sent on June 11th to the email address you use to log into your account with CCR. The email will be addressed from do-not-reply@twc.state.tx.us. The invitation will expire after seven days; you must log into the CCRF Portal by close of business June 17th; you will have until July 11th to finish and submit your application.
Be sure to check your “junk,” “spam,” or “promotions” folders if you don’t receive an invitation email.
If you believe that you are eligible and you still have not received an invitation by June 15th, please contact texas@ECEBizCoach.org.
Establishing the 3E's Nutrition Grant Program - For childcare institution or community organization
Deadline: Applicants must submit one complete, signed application. The application packet, including the signed application must be received by TDA before close of business (5:00 p.m. CT) on Tuesday June 15, 2021.
**Region 9 will be hosting a webinar on how to fill out the application on Tuesday, June 1st at 1:00 pm. Use this link to join.
CACFP Budget Detail
Program Year Calendar
These programs occasionally have overlapping deadlines and other information. Those items appear in the left most column. Items specific to each program appear directly under the given program abbreviation. Click here to view.
TX-UNPS has migrated to the Azure Government Cloud
Upcoming Training Opportunities
3E's and X3E's Grant Webinar
Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021, 01:00 PM
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TDA WEBINARS
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UPCOMING WEBINARS: Click Here To Join at 2pm on Day of Webinar
- June 24
- July 22
- August 26
One Potato, Two Potato....Meal Count and Attendance & Meal Production Records - Documents in the DRP
Wednesday, Jun 9, 2021, 10:30 AM
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Register for the upcoming School Nutrition Program Summer Workshops
Click here to register for virtual classes on July 14th & 15th.
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SFSP Updates
ADVANCE PAYMENTS
Advance payments are made by June 1, July 15, and August 15. To avoid delays in payment, eligible CEs should submit requests for advance payments according to the following dates:
• June Advance Month can be submitted from 04/08/21 – 05/22/21
• July Advance Month can be submitted from 05/16/21 – 07/05/21
• August Advance Month can be submitted from 06/16/21 – 08/05/21
Tip of the Month
Policies & Training
Establish sound policies in accordance with program guidelines that include at a minimum:
- Procurement
- Recordkeeping
- Training
- Financial management
Contact Us
Email: dherrick@esc6.net
Website: www.esc6.net
Location: 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX, USA
Phone: 936-662-3328
This guidance is not considered all inclusive.
Note: If TDA makes changes to the website, direct links in this announcement may become void.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is funded by USDA.