Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
SNAP Benefits: Improve nutrition of eligible low-income households by ensuring access to more nutritious diets through the issuance of monthly benefits that are used for the purchase of food at authorized retailers.
Contingency Fund: Placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may be necessary to carry out program operations.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Nonprofit Organization
SNAP Benefits: SNAP is a Federal program administered by the States. The State or U.S. Territory agency responsible for Federally aided public assistance programs submits requests for funding to USDA's Food and Nutrition Service.
Contingency Fund: Placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may be necessary to carry out program operations.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Citizen
- University Higher Education
Applications for SNAP are made through a local social services agency which determines eligibility and benefit amount. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and expenses. Eligibility is also based on assets, citizenship or legal immigration status, and other factors. A gross income test is based on 130 percent of the poverty line, and the net income (after expenses) test is based on 100 percent of the poverty line. For further information visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
How to Apply
Award Procedure
SNAP: The Secretary of Agriculture approves State plans of operation submitted by the State agency that operates public assistance programs.
Full implementation of the Nationwide mandate was completed in fiscal year 1975, except for certain Indian reservations which continued in the Food Distribution Program.
Program details & compliance
Description
Provides nutrition benefits to eligible low income households so they can purchase healthy food at authorized stores.
Mission Categories
Primary: Food and Nutrition for Individual and Families
Other categories:
Food Security
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
SNAP Benefits: Households receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card, which operates like a debit card, to redeem benefits at authorized retailers. The amount of benefits varies according to household size, expenses, and income.
Contingency Fund: Placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may be necessary to carry out program operations.
Restrictions
For food benefits only.
Required Documentation
Eligibility is determined by local social service offices based on National eligibility standards. Households must provide verification of identity, income, and resources.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Food And Nutrition Act of 2008