Sponsors are considered New if they have never participated in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in the past or if they have had any lapse in participation.

To apply as a New Sponsor on the SFSP, please complete the following steps:

1. Register for and attend SFSP Training:  www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration.
2. Decide which program, Simplified or Seamless, you would like to operate. View the Comparison of Programs.
3. Gather required paperwork
   1. Food Program Permanent Service Agreement (submit 2 originals)
   2. SFSP Sponsor Application Process Agreement
   3. Free and Reduced-Price Policy Statement
   4. Civil Rights Pre-Award Compliance
   5. State of Arizona Substitute W-9 Form
   6. Certification Regarding Lobbying
   7. Certification Regarding Debarment
   8. CNP Web/Common Logon Permissions for SFSP
   9. Sponsor-Site Add/Change/Delete Form (for Add/Change complete #10 Add/Change Addendum)
   10. Add/Change Addendum
   11. Copy of 501(c)3 (Private Organizations only)
   12. Copy of Current License (Residential Facilities only)
   13. Caterer/Vendor Contract (if applicable)
   14. Food Service Management Company Contract/Addendum/Renewal (if applicable)
   15. School Finance Entity Profile Form (School sponsors only)
   16. Food Distribution Program Delivery Information Form (if participating in Food Distribution)
   17. Public Release for Open Sites (Simplified sponsors only)
   18. Public Release for Closed Enrolled or Camp Sites (Simplified sponsors only)
   19. Health Dept Certificate or Letter to Health Dept (Simplified sponsors only)
   20. Seamless Agreement - submit 1 original (Seamless sponsors only)
   21. Sponsor/Non-associated Site Agreement (if applicable)
4. Submit online sponsor and site applications via the CNP Web System.

For more information on the application process, view the How To Apply Tutorial and the SFSP Web User Guide.  Submit all original documentation to:  Arizona Department of Education, Health & Nutrition Services, 1535 W. Jefferson St., BIN 7, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Sponsors are considered Returning if they have participated in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in the previous year, even if they are switching from Seamless to Simplified or from Simplified to Seamless.

To apply as a Returning Sponsor on the SFSP, please complete the following steps:

1. Register for and attend SFSP Training :  www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration.
2. Decide which program, Simplified or Seamless, you would like to operate.  View the Comparison of Programs.
3. Gather required paperwork
   1. CNP Web/Common Logon Permissions for SFSP (New Employees only)
   2. Sponsor-Site Add/Change/Delete Form
   3. Copy of 501(c)3 (Private Organizations only)
   4. Copy of Current License (Residential Facilities only)
   5. Caterer/Vendor Contract (if applicable)
   6. Food Service Management Company Contract/Addendum/Renewal (if applicable)
   7. Food Distribution Program Delivery Information Form (if participating in Food Distribution)
   8. Public Release for Open Sites (Simplified sponsors only)
   9. Public Release for Closed Enrolled or Camp Sites (Simplified sponsors only)
   10. Health Dept Certificate or Letter to Health Dept (Simplified sponsors only) 
   11. Sponsor/Non-associated Site Agreement (if applicable)
4. Submit online sponsor and site applications via the CNP Web System. 

For more information on the application process, view the How To Apply Tutorial and the SFSP Web User Guide.  Submit all original documentation to:  Arizona Department of Education, Health & Nutrition Services, 1535 W. Jefferson St., BIN 7, Phoenix, AZ 85007.