This grant provides funding to improve the processes and technology used in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It aims to modernize customer service, improve administrative operations, and enhance coordination with other assistance programs. Grants range from $20,000 to $2 million, with a total of $5 million available.
Who it's for: This grant is for state agencies that administer SNAP, state or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations like community-based or faith-based groups, food banks, or emergency feeding organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a letter of commitment or endorsement from the State SNAP agency (if not a State agency applying alone)
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Requesting funding outside the $20,000 to $2 million range
- Ineligible entity type
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Letter of commitment or endorsement from State SNAP agency (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Organizational documents (for nonprofits)
- Previous experience in similar projects
- Technology implementation plan
- Coordination plan with other assistance programs
Cautions
- Funding is contingent upon availability of funds
- Ensure all required documents are submitted
- Check eligibility requirements carefully
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include State agencies administering SNAP, State or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations. State agencies refer to those in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Overview
This grant is for state agencies that administer SNAP, state or local governments, agencies providing health or welfare services, public health or educational entities, and private nonprofit organizations like community-based or faith-based groups, food banks, or emergency feeding organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a letter of commitment or endorsement from the State SNAP agency (if not a State agency applying alone)
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Requesting funding outside the $20,000 to $2 million range
- Ineligible entity type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to modernize SNAP customer service, improve administrative operations, and invest in technology to coordinate processes with other assistance programs.
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 20, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 29, 2026(16 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 29, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state agency, local government, or nonprofit
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a budget plan
- Obtain a letter of commitment or endorsement from the State SNAP agency (if applicable)
- Gather organizational documents
- Submit application by the deadline