Deadlines: States, Territories and Indian Tribes are encouraged to submit applications in accordance with Departmental requirements. Contact Headquarters Office listed below for information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Appeals are processed in accordance with Departmental regulations at 45 CFR 16. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: State allotments are computed based on the number of children receiving food stamps. Allotments to Indian Tribes are based on a one percent set aside of the total appropriation in each fiscal year and computed based on the number of children in the Tribe compared to the total number of children in eligible Indian tribes. However, grants will not be made to Indian Tribes whose allotment is less than $10,000. Allotments to Territories are based on the formula in subpart 1 of Title IV-B. Match: FFP is 75 percent of expenditures for services; States must provide a 25 percent match. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grant awards will be made quarterly on a fiscal year basis through a letter of credit. The Electronic Transfer System will be used for monthly cash draws from Federal Reserve Banks. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: After the end of each of the first four fiscal years, the States, Territories, and Indian Tribes must submit an interim review of
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