IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Eligible Expenses
Submission Requirements
Eligible Period
The grant period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. However, all awards must be documented by May 31, 2027, to meet NYS reimbursement requirements. It is likely your organization won't be able to include some of May and all of June 2027 expenses; please plan accordingly.
Reimbursement
Agencies can expect reimbursement to be made within ten (10) business days of submitting a completed grant claim form. If the grant claim form does not meet NYS's accepted accounting standards, or if the form is incomplete, it will not be reimbursed within that ten-day window, and you may have to supply additional information.
Equipment Specific Restrictions
Only equipment listed in the original grant and identified on the Award Agreement is eligible for reimbursement.
Equipment must be full reimbursed. HPNAP funds cannot be used for matching or partial payments towards equipment.
All equipment remains the property of New York State Department of Health for the equipment's expected lifespan.
It is the responsibility of the awarded organization to maintain and repair the equipment for it's expected lifespan.
Equipment may not be disposed without prior, written, authorization from the Food Bank and the New York State Department of Health.
Proof of Payment
You are strongly advised to provide "clean" invoices or receipts with your submission.