State Administrative Matching Grants for the 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 State Administrative Expenses: Provide Federal financial assistance to State agencies for costs incurred to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) 100 Percent Federal Funds and Reimbursement for 50 percent of allowable expenses: Provide grants to States to provide E&T services to assist SNAP participants in moving towards meaningful employment. An E&T program may consist of many different types of components, including but not limited to: independent job search; job search training and support; workfare; educational programs to improve employability; work experience or training to improve employability; other employment oriented activities (e.g., job placement, supported work experience, Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) services); and self–employment training. USDA provide States with 100 percent Federal funding for E&T based on a specific formula. USDA also reimburses States for 50 percent of certain allowable, reasonable and necessary E&T expenses that exceed their 100 percent grant. USDA also provides 50 percent reimbursement for transportation and childcare costs to ensure successful participation in E&T programs. States are not allowed to use 100 percent grants for participant expenses. The Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grants (SNAP-Ed): Provide 100 percent Federal funding for States based on a specified formula for nutrition education for low income people through FY2025 . SNAP Earnings and Verification is a non-competitive grant opportunity to support SNAP State agencies’ use of electronic earned income verification services.
Approximately $38 million was available for these grants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and 2025. N-PEARS: Provided SNAP Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed) funds to award an 18-month noncompetitive cooperative agreement to Kansas State University Research Foundation (KSURF) to continue to develop, maintain, and update the SNAP-Ed National Program Evaluation and Reporting System (N-PEARS).
SNAP E&T Partnership Grants - $3 million to support grants to non-profit national organizations with broad member or affiliate networks with demonstrated expertise providing workforce development services, including to SNAP participants
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Nonprofit Organization
SNAP SAE, E&T, and SNAP Ed: Agreements are between USDA-FNS and State cooperators. (U.S. Territories qualify as States for grant purposes.)
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Citizen
All funding ultimately benefits the people who are SNAP eligible.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
A plan of operation must be submitted by the State agency prior to approval for funding. Complete the standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency.
Other grant/cooperative agreement funding awarded based on the terms of the NOFO.
30 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Listing includes various administrative and other grant funding used to support and improve SNAP operations. Typically, awards are made to State Agency SNAP administrators.
Mission Categories
Primary: Food and Nutrition for Individual and Families
Other categories:
Food Security
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
SNAP State Administrative Expenses: Provide Federal funding for administrative costs incurred by State and local agencies to operate SNAP. Unless authorized by Federal legislation, outlays charged to other Federal grants or to Federal contracts may not be considered as State agency costs. Submission of claims for payments of administrative costs shall be in accordance with 7 CFR 277 of the SNAP Regulations.
SNAP Employment and Training: Provide Federal funding to States to help SNAP recipients find work or gain the skills, training and experience that lead to employment.
SNAP-Ed Education: The Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grants (SNAP-ED) provide 100 percent Federal funding for States based on a specified formula for nutrition education for low income people. Offered by States to increase the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP will make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA food guidance (MyPlate).
Restrictions
SNAP State Administrative Expenses: Provide Federal funding for administrative costs incurred by State and local agencies to operate SNAP. Unless authorized by Federal legislation, outlays charged to other Federal grants or to Federal contracts may not be considered as State agency costs. Submission of claims for payments of administrative costs shall be in accordance with 7 CFR 277 of the SNAP Regulations.
SNAP Employment and Training: Provide Federal funding to States to help SNAP recipients find work or gain the skills, training and experience that lead to employment.
SNAP-Ed Education: The Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grants (SNAP-ED) provide 100 percent Federal funding for States based on a specified formula for nutrition education for low-income people through fiscal year 2025.
Required Documentation
A plan of operation must be submitted by the State agency prior to approval for funding. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Matching Requirements
Provides Federal financial assistance to State agencies for costs incurred to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) 100 Percent Federal Funds and Reimbursement for 50 percent of allowable expenses.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements