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TANS Resources and Training
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Upcoming TANS Trainings
Education Service Center Live and Virtual training will be offered throughout April, May, and June. Please visit your ESC websites for a schedule of these live and virtual training opportunities.
| Topic |
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Details |
Meeting Access/Location |
Audience |
| FFVP Application Live Virtual Demo |
April/May 2026 |
TDA will host a live virtual walkthrough of the TANS FFVP Application. |
Select the date to register:
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Any school districts or organizations applying for the FFVP program. |
| NSLP (NSLP, SBP, ASCP) Application Live Virtual Demo |
April/May 2026 |
TDA will host a live virtual walkthrough of the TANS NSLP Application. The application will include the NSLP, SBP, and ASCP programs. |
Select the date to register:
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Any school districts or organizations applying for NSLP, SBP, or ASCP programs. |
| S/FMNP Compliance |
May 28, 2026
10:00-11:00 am |
TDA will host a live virtual walkthrough of the TANS S/FMNP Compliance module. |
Click here to register for this event. |
Any S/FMNP personnel responsible for responding to a TDA Administrative Review. |
| ESC Workshop – TANS CACFP Application & NSLP Claims |
June 23 – 25, 2026 |
ESC Specialists will be able to guide and provide technical assistance to external customers in accurately navigating the CACFP Application and support NSLP customers in submitting claims in TANS. We will also address the 2-hour ESC Contract Course throughout the 3-day workshop. |
- Austin, TX
- Registration is required.
- Registration information will be sent via email and ESC Teams Channel
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This workshop is for ESC Specialists ONLY |
Past TANS Trainings
| Past TANS Trainings |
| Topic |
Details |
Access |
| FDP Application Submission |
Live session covering application submission for TEFAP, CSFP, FMNP, and SFMNP in TANS |
Click here to view the recorded session. |
| FDP – TEFAP/CSFP Compliance Demonstration |
Live session covering compliance submission for TEFAP and CSFP in TANS |
Click here to view the recorded session. |
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FDP – TEFAP/CSFP Claims Demonstration
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We will demonstrate how to navigate accessing the TEFAP/CSFP Claims submission process in TANS.
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Click here to view the recorded session. |
| S/FMNP Virtual Office Hour |
Need a refresher on how to complete the TANS application form? Do you have a question about submitting a claim in TANS? We will have representatives from TANS Training, Policy, and PES available for this come-and-go session. |
The recording for this Virtual Office Hour will be available soon! |
Introduction to TANS
Food Distribution Program
| Food Distribution Program |
| The following training materials are applicable to some Food Distribution Program applications, but not all. The programs that are included are the only Food Distribution Programs that will be managed in TANS. The applicable programs are: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), and the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). |
| Operating Status |
Click here to view the video |
Guidance on use of Operating Status in the application |
| PART 1: FDP Application - Overview, Organization, and Application Forms |
Interactive Video |
Training & knowledge check on FDP application navigation and completing two forms in the program application |
| PART 2: FDP Application - Financial Information, Management Plan, and Documents |
Interactive Video |
Training & knowledge check on the completing three forms in the FDP program applications |
| PART 3: FDP Application - Site Information, Site Summary, and Confirm & Accept |
Interactive Video |
Training & knowledge check on completing the site applications in the FDP program applications and submitting for TDA review |
| PART 4: FDP Application - Modifying and Resubmitting |
Interactive Video |
Training & knowledge check on making adjustments to the FDP program applications and resubmitting for TDA review |
| Creating an FDP Application in TANS |
FDP Application Guide |
Written guidance on FDP application navigation, completion, submission and modification. |
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Creating and Submitting TEFAP/CSFP Claims in TANS
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Interactive Video |
Training and knowledge check for organizations on how to use TANS to create and submit a claim.
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Creating and Submitting TEFAP/CSFP Claims in TANS
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FDP Claims Guide |
Written guidance on FDP claims creation and submission.
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| Creating and Submitting S/FMNP Claims in TANS |
Interactive Video |
Training and knowledge check for S/FMNP organizations on how to use TANS to create and submit a claim |
| Creating and Submitting S/FMNP Claims in TANS |
S/FMNP Claims Guide |
Written guidance on S/FMNP claims creation and submission |
| Claims - Pending Review Status |
Click Here to View the One-Pager |
Explanation regarding what dollar amounts show in TANS for claims in Pending Review |
| Administrative Review for TEFAP and CSFP in TANS |
Interactive Video |
Training and knowledge check for organizations on how to use TANS to participate in the Administrative Review process for TEFAP and CSFP programs. |
| Administrative Review for TEFAP and CSFP in TANS |
FDP AR Guide |
Written guidance on FDP Administrative Review navigation, completion, and submission. |
NSLP (NSLP, SBP, ASCP)
| NSLP (NSLP, SBP, ASCP) |
| The following training materials are applicable to National School Lunch Programs in TANS. The programs within the system under NSLP includes the following: NSLP, School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Care Program (ASCP). |
| PART 1: NSLP Application: Overview, Organization, Application, and Financial Information Forms |
Interactive Video |
Training & knowledge check on NSLP application navigation and completing three forms in the program application |
| Part 2: NSLP Application: Management Plan, Documents, and FSMC Contract Forms |
Interactive Video |
Training & knowledge check on completing the three NSLP forms in the program application. |
| Creating an NSLP Application in TANS Training Guide |
NSLP Application Guide |
Written guidance on NSLP application navigation, completion, submission, and modification. |
| Additional Training is under development. |
Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program (FFVP |
| The following training materials are applicable to the FFVP in TANS. |
| FFVP Application |
Interactive Video |
Training & knowledge check on FFVP application navigation, completion, submission and modification. |
| Creating an FFVP Application in TANS Training Guide |
FFVP Training Guide |
Written guidance on FFVP application navigation, completion, submission, and modification.
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| Additional Training is under development. |
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Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help. Additional translations services available as well.
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1. Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
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