State administrative matching grants for supplemental nutrition assistance program

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the New Mexico Department of Human Services a $2,601,627 Formula Grant under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) federal grant program (CFDA #10.561). The grant provides federal funding from March 11, 2021 through September 30, 2021 to support the costs incurred by the State of New Mexico to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the state level. Specifically, the funding will help cover New Mexico's state administrative expenses associated with operating SNAP, including SNAP Employment and Training programs, which provide 100% federal reimbursement for E&T activities. The New Mexico Department of Human Services will oversee grant-funded activities to support statewide administration of SNAP benefits and services through September 2021 on behalf of the State of New Mexico.