Applications

Online Center Application System

New Centers

• Access the New Center Online Application System
• Instructions on Updating Application
• A login and password will be created upon initial access.
• Once the center application is approved, center staff requiring access to the system will need to follow the instructions below in order to obtain access to the Online Application and Claims System for participating centers.
• Additional application supplements may be required, see below.

Participating Centers

• Access the Online Application and Claims System
• Center staff who require online access but do NOT currently have an assigned login and password must complete and submit all online access forms below to CACFP office. CACFP staff will then provide a login and password which will allow access to the system through the link above.
  • Non-DPHHS Employee System/File Access Request
  • Internet Claim Filing Agreement - Centers

Please note: Online access is granted to an individual and not to a facility as a whole. Logins and passwords should only be used by individuals to which they have been assigned and under NO circumstances should they EVER be shared with another individual. By sharing login IDs and passwords, all State of Montana network security policies and rules are violated and access may be terminated.

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If this does not correct the problem and you encounter further problems, please contact CACFP:
(888) 307-9333 (toll free)

Paper Application

• Center Application Packet
• Additional application supplements may be required, see below.

Application Supplements

• Adult Care Addendum
• Agreement to Furnish Food Service
• At-Risk Afterschool Application Addendum
• Emergency Shelter Addendum
• Instruction and Guidance: Civil Rights Compliance
• For Profit Eligibility Pre-Screening Tool
• Pricing Program Policy Statement
• Self-Certification Form
• W-9 & Direct Deposit Form

1. State Agency Cover Letter
2. Sponsor Management Plan Cover Page
3. Application Update
4. Management Plan Update Log
5. Table of Contents
6. Section 1 Accountability Controls
7. Section 1.7 CACFP Application for Participation Civil Rights Compliance
8. Section 1.7 Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement
9. Section 1.8 Instructions & Guidance of Civil Rights Compliance Training
10. Section 1.8 Record of Civil Rights Compliance Training
11. Section 1.9 2010 Census Data Race Ethnicity by County and Reservation in Montana
12. Sec 2 Financial Viability & Controls
13. Section 2.2 Administrative Budget
14. Section 2.6 Line Item Justification
15. Section 2.7 Operation Expense & Cost Allocation Plan
16. Section 2.7 Depreciation Schedule
17. Section 2.8 Specific Prior Written Approval Request Form
18. Section 2.9 Staff Salaries Table
19. Section 2.10 Out-of-State Travel Justification
20. Section 3: Single Audits
21. Sec 4 Organizational Capability
22. Section 4.7 Names & Signatures Responsible Principals & Board Certification
23. Sec 5 Claim Submission and Minute Menu Procedures
24. Sec 6 Licensing, Pre-Enrollment and Provider Training
25. Sample Training Agenda
26. Sec 7 Monitoring
27. Section 7.1 Five-Day Meal Reconciliation Procedure
28. Section 7.2 Staffing Factors
29. Section 7.4 Meal Disallowance Policy Revision
30. Sec 8 & 9 Corrective Action SD Confidentiality
31. Sec 10 Tier Determination Procedures