The Illinois Department of Human Services received a $11.7 million Formula Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561) for the period of March 11, 2021 through September 30, 2021.
The grant funding supports the costs incurred by the State of Illinois to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the state level. Specifically, the funding reimburses the State of Illinois for expenses related to operating SNAP and the SNAP Employment and Training program, which provides 100% federal funds to support state E&T activities. As the designated state agency, the Illinois Department of Human Services will utilize the grant funding to support costs associated with administering SNAP benefits and employment and training services for low-income households in Illinois.