Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #USDA-FNS-SNAP-FFIG-2026
SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant for State Agencies
Buyer
Food and Nutrition Service
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
USDA-FNS-SNAP-FFIG-2026
NAICS
541690
This opportunity invites State agencies to apply for the SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - OEMs and Vendors: - USDA Food and Nutrition Service (grantor) - Products/Services Requested: - Services to improve and expand efforts to prevent, detect, and investigate recipient fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Eligible activities include: - Enhanced EBT card security - Front-end identity verification - System enhancements to identify high-risk applications - Quantities and Funding: - Up to $5 million in total funding for fiscal year 2026 - Individual awards range from $150,000 to $750,000 - Approximately 10 awards expected - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only State agencies administering SNAP (including county-administered agencies with endorsement) are eligible - No cost sharing or matching required - Proposals must address at least one of eight specified fraud prevention and program integrity objectives - Emphasis on advanced automation and technology solutions
Description
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is offering the SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant to support State agencies in improving and expanding efforts to prevent, detect, and investigate recipient fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The grant program is authorized under Section 29(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and provides up to $5 million in funding for fiscal year 2026. Eligible applicants are State agencies that administer SNAP, including county-administered agencies with proper endorsement. Applicants may request up to $750,000 in funding, and the opportunity is competitive with an expected 10 awards. The grant aims to enhance program integrity and address emerging issues such as electronic benefit theft.