Program Manager Resources Page

The following resources are available for Program Managers:                                          

Program Manager Guide

 Program Manager Guide (389 KB, compressed Zip file,
     Microsoft Word document)

Program Manager Training Presentation

 ProTracts for Program Managers (118 KB, compressed Zip file,
     Microsoft PowerPoint presentation)

Start- Up Check List

To get started using ProTracts in your state, use the following checklist. See the Program Manager Guide for instructions to tasks referred to below (configuring Internet Explorer, setting up ProTracts permissions, etc.).

1. Enroll the state program managers for your state by sending their names to: ProtractsSupport@ftc.usda.gov. You will receive an acknowledgement that the names have been enrolled.
2. Configure Internet Explorer on your computer.
3. Set up the ProTracts permissions for programs and roles.
4. Email copies of applicant letters for each program with instructions to ProtractsSupport@ftc.usda.gov.
5. Use the ProTracts Training site to enroll state office and field users. (Use your WebCAAF log-in and password.)
6. Use the Training site to set up subaccounts and allocate program funds, then repeat on the ProTracts Production site. (Use your WebCAAF log-in and password.)
7. Send an email to ProtractsSupport@ftc.usda.gov when you want users, cost lists, and letters moved to the Production site.
8. Schedule training for your field users after the ProTracts for Field Trainers courses conclude in November 2003.
    

Sample Letters to Applicants

All letters must be submitted using the required agency letter template communicated in the following national bulletin National Bulletin: 260-6-5 .

View available letters by clicking on the active links in the list below. These documents require Microsoft Word.

• Pending with Eligibility Problems
• Deferral
• Ineligibility
• Pre-Approval