Federal Register #2026-17086

Request for Public Comments: SNAP Employment and Training Participant Experience Study

This opportunity is a request for public comments regarding an information collection initiative by the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), under the Department of Agriculture, focused on the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program. - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), Department of Agriculture - Purpose: - Collect qualitative data on participant experiences in SNAP E&T programs - Target respondents include SNAP E&T participants, state/local government staff, and service providers in four states - Methods: - Data collection through photovoice, in-depth interviews, and video interviews - Notable Requirements: - Focus on both mandatory and voluntary SNAP E&T programs - Aim to improve customer service and connect participants with effective training/services - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or award notice - No products or services are being procured; this is strictly an information collection request

Description

This notice invites public comments on a proposed information collection for the Understanding Participant Experiences in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) study. The study aims to gather information on how SNAP participants experience work requirements and the SNAP E&T program, with the goal of improving customer service and connecting participants with appropriate training and services. The project will involve qualitative research methods including photovoice and in-depth interviews across four states with both mandatory and voluntary SNAP E&T programs. The findings will help identify recommendations to support program participants in navigating work requirements and SNAP E&T.

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