# Federal Register #FNA20260308

Request for Public Comments: Nevada SNAP Demonstration Project Excluding Candy and Sugar Sweetened Beverages

**Buyer:** Food and Nutrition Service
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** FNA20260308

The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the Department of Agriculture, is requesting public input on Nevada's proposed SNAP Demonstration Project.
- Government Buyer:
  - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), Department of Agriculture
- Project Overview:
  - Nevada seeks to amend SNAP to exclude candy and sugar sweetened beverages from eligible purchases
  - The demonstration project is authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned
  - The request is for public comments, not for goods or services procurement
- Unique Requirements:
  - Public feedback is sought to evaluate innovative approaches for modernizing SNAP and improving nutritional outcomes
  - The project focuses on testing the impact of excluding certain food items from SNAP eligibility
- Notable Details:
  - FNA will review submitted comments and determine next steps
  - The project aims to improve nutrition for SNAP recipients in Nevada

### Description

This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Nevada's request to conduct a demonstration project authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2026(b). The project aims to amend the SNAP definition of food for purchase to exclude candy and sugar sweetened beverages. The State formally requested to conduct this project on or about February 6, 2026, with a requested implementation date of February 1, 2028. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) will review comments and take appropriate action as necessary.

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