FRAUD FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
🏛 Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS1)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for State agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). County-administered State agencies in 10 specific states (California, Colorado, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin) must submit a letter of commitment or endorsement from their SNAP agency.
Only one application is accepted per State agency. Agencies must demonstrate plans to prevent, detect, or investigate recipient fraud using SNAP Fraud Framework procedures.
The grant supports implementing fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts. Activities may include new initiatives or improvements to existing program integrity activities.
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Program description
The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Administration works to nourish those in need through financially sound programs that promote health and work, as well as champion the productivity of American agriculture. Consistent with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ guiding principle to take swift action to minimize instances of fraud, waste, and program abuse in nutrition programs, the SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant Program supports State agency efforts to improve and expand recipient fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts using the procedures, ideas, and practices outlined in the SNAP Fraud Framework. The SNAP Fraud Framework is designed to support State agencies as they develop new efforts or improve existing ones to prevent, detect, and investigate recipient fraud.
Section 29(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036b) authorizes FNA to prevent trafficking of SNAP benefits. Based on this authority, Congress has provided funding in annual appropriations in recent years to provide competitive grants to support State agencies in implementing SNAP’s Fraud Framework and to strengthen program integrity activities in SNAP. Up to $5 million has been appropriated in fiscal year (FY) 2026 for State agencies to implement practices described in the SNAP Fraud Framework. Applicants may apply for up to $750,000 in funding. This funding opportunity will be offered on a competitive basis.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Letter of Commitment or Endorsement (county-administered agencies only)
- Organizational documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Anna J Arrowsmith Grants Officer
- 📧 carla.garcia@usda.gov
- 📞 703-305-2998
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 10.535 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$749,987
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$749,000
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$748,805
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$748,673
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$748,600
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$746,445
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$740,260
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$736,515
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$723,564
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$698,000
Top States by Funding
- TX 4 awards $1.9M
- MI 3 awards $1.5M
- NJ 2 awards $1.5M
- IN 2 awards $1.3M
- ME 2 awards $1.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.535). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $5,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,660,305 | |
| 2026 est. | $5,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State SNAP agencies can apply. In 10 county-administered states, the county agency needs a letter of commitment from the State SNAP agency.
How much funding is available?
Applicants can request up to $750,000. The total program has $5 million available.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required to apply for or receive this grant.
How many applications can each State submit?
Only one application per State agency is accepted.
What activities does this grant fund?
Funding supports fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts aligned with the SNAP Fraud Framework guidelines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the SNAP Fraud Framework documents thoroughly before writing your proposal narrative.
- If you're a county-administered agency, obtain the State SNAP agency commitment letter early to avoid deadline issues.
- Clearly describe how your activities align with the SNAP Fraud Framework procedures and practices.
- Include measurable outcomes and timelines for your fraud prevention and detection activities.
- Highlight any existing infrastructure or staff capacity you'll use to implement the program.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear alignment with SNAP Fraud Framework guidelines and procedures. County-administered agencies fail to include required State agency commitment letters. Proposals don't include specific, measurable fraud prevention or detection outcomes.
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