7 USC § 2036d - Pilot projects to encourage the use of public-private partnerships committed to addressing food insecurity

---
identifier: "/us/usc/t7/s2036d"
source: "usc"
legal_status: "official_prima_facie"
title: "7 USC § 2036d - Pilot projects to encourage the use of public-private partnerships committed to addressing food insecurity"
title_number: 7
title_name: "AGRICULTURE"
section_number: "2036d"
section_name: "Pilot projects to encourage the use of public-private partnerships committed to addressing food insecurity"
chapter_number: 51
chapter_name: "SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 88–525, § 30, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title IV, § 4021, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4652.)"
---


# § 2036d. Pilot projects to encourage the use of public-private partnerships committed to addressing food insecurity

**(a)** **In general** The Secretary may, on application of eligible entities, approve not more than 10 pilot projects to support public-private partnerships that address food insecurity and poverty.

**(b)** **Definitions** For purposes of this section—

**(1)** the term “eligible entity” means—

**(A)** a nonprofit organization;

**(B)** a community-based organization;

**(C)** an institution of higher education; or

**(D)** a private entity, as determined by the Secretary; and

**(2)** the term “public agency” means a department, agency, other unit, or instrumentality of Federal, State, or local government.

**(c)** **Project requirements** Projects approved under this section shall—

**(1)** be limited to 2 years in length; and

**(2)** include a collaboration between one or more public agencies and one or more eligible entities that—

**(A)** improves the effectiveness and impact of the supplemental nutrition assistance program;

**(B)** develops food security solutions that are specific to the needs of a community or region; and

**(C)** strengthens the capacity of communities to address food insecurity and poverty.

**(d)** **Evaluation** The Secretary shall provide for an independent evaluation of pilot projects approved under this section that includes—

**(1)** a summary of the activities conducted under the pilot projects;

**(2)** an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot projects; and

**(3)** best practices regarding the use of public-private partnerships to improve the effectiveness of public benefit programs to address food insecurity and poverty.

**(e)** **Funding**

**(1)** **Authorization of appropriations** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 to remain available until expended.

**(2)** **Appropriation in advance** Only funds appropriated under paragraph (1) in advance specifically to carry out this section shall be available to carry out this section.

---

**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 88–525, § 30, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title IV, § 4021, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4652.)