This grant is designed to help state agencies that manage the SNAP program improve how they verify the income of applicants and recipients. The goal is to find the most cost-effective way to check earnings using electronic systems. States can use the funds to hire companies that provide electronic income verification services.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state agencies that run the SNAP program. There are 53 such agencies eligible to apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state agency that administers SNAP
- Submitting the application after the deadline
- Not following the formula-based distribution approach
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Budget proposal
- Plan for using third-party income databases
- Documentation of current income verification processes
- State agency identification and authorization
Cautions
- Funds are distributed noncompetitively, so ensure compliance with formula-based distribution
- Strict adherence to the application deadline is crucial
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state government agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). There are 53 such state agencies that can apply for this grant.
Overview
This grant is specifically for state agencies that run the SNAP program. There are 53 such agencies eligible to apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state agency that administers SNAP
- Submitting the application after the deadline
- Not following the formula-based distribution approach
Use of Funds
The funds can be used by state agencies to contract with commercial vendors for electronic income verification services. This includes using third-party income databases to verify the earnings of SNAP applicants and recipients.
Total Program Funding
$38,000,000
Expected Awards
53
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 19, 2026(33 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 18, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a SNAP state agency
- Review the formula-based distribution approach
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Outline a plan for using electronic verification services
- Gather all required documentation
- Submit the application by August 19, 2026