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USDA SNAP Earnings Verification Support Grants for State Agencies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is providing $38 million in non-competitive grants to support State agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in electronically verifying earned income for applicants and recipients. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) - Eligible Recipients: - 53 State agencies that administer SNAP - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic income verification services for SNAP applicants and recipients - May include procurement of third-party income database services (TPIDs) or piloting alternative electronic verification methods - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Commercial providers of income verification services are eligible for contracting by State agencies - Funding Details: - $38 million in total grant funds - Allocations based on the number of SNAP participants with earnings in each state - Notable Requirements: - States must submit a proposal and budget narrative - Outcome tracking, including hit rate calculations, is required - Regular reporting on grant activities and results - Period of Performance: - 24 months, from September 2026 through September 30, 2028

Description

The USDA's Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is offering up to $38 million in grant funds for fiscal year 2026 to support SNAP State agencies in electronically verifying the earned income of SNAP applicants and recipients. These non-competitive grants will be distributed to 53 State agencies administering SNAP using a formula-based approach. Funds may be used to contract with commercial vendors for third-party income databases or to explore alternative electronic verification methods. The award period is 24 months, from September 2026 through September 30, 2028.

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