Embarking on the journey…

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Page 2 <img data-url='document/embarking-on-the-journey.html?page=2' data-page='2' class='cut-thumb lazyload' alt='Page 2: Embarking on the journey…' loading='lazy' src='data:image/gif;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR42mNk+P+/HgAFhAJ/wlseKgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==' data-src='https://reader035.cupdf.com/reader035/viewer/2022062221/56812cdd550346895d91a1a9/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg' width='140' height='200' /> Alabama’s Approach

Received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds

Utilized the IT contract for a Project Manager

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Page 5 <img data-url='document/embarking-on-the-journey.html?page=5' data-page='5' class='cut-thumb lazyload' alt='Page 5: Embarking on the journey…' loading='lazy' src='data:image/gif;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR42mNk+P+/HgAFhAJ/wlseKgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==' data-src='https://reader035.cupdf.com/reader035/viewer/2022062221/56812cdd550346895d91a1a9/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg' width='140' height='200' /> Know Your State

Involve the right staff in the project.

Do you have a Grocers or Retail Association?

How prepared are your vendors?

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Experience, Experience, Experience

Site Visits and EBT Showcases

Approved Documents

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FNS Handbook 901

FNS Requirements for ReviewSchedule and Timing for Regional and National Office Review

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