This grant is for improving the processes and technology used in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The goal is to modernize customer service, improve administrative operations, and enhance technology systems to better coordinate with other assistance programs. Up to $5 million is available, with individual grants ranging from $20,000 to $2 million.
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 other emergency feeding organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State agency or without a letter of endorsement from a State SNAP agency
- For-profit entities
- Entities not involved in SNAP or related services
- Applications exceeding $2 million
- Incomplete application packages
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Letter of commitment or endorsement from State SNAP agency (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational information and mission
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Documentation of eligibility
- Project timeline
- Evaluation plan for project outcomes
Cautions
- Funding is contingent on availability of funds
- State agencies must submit applications independently or with endorsement
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Projects must align with SNAP objectives
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include State agencies administering SNAP, which refers to agencies in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. Other eligible entities are 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.
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 other emergency feeding organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State agency or without a letter of endorsement from a State SNAP agency
- For-profit entities
- Entities not involved in SNAP or related services
- Applications exceeding $2 million
- Incomplete application packages
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to modernize SNAP customer service, improve administrative operations, and invest in technology systems to coordinate SNAP 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
- Last Updated
- Jun 2, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Secure a letter of endorsement from State SNAP agency if needed
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile organizational and mission information
- Submit proof of nonprofit status if applicable
- Ensure all documents are complete and submitted by the deadline