Pandemic EBT admin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $1.719 million Formula Grant to the Kansas Department for Children and Families for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The grant funding supports the Pandemic EBT Administrative Costs federal grant program (CFDA #10.649).

The Pandemic EBT Administrative Costs program provides federal financial participation to state agencies and local entities for expenses incurred to operate the Pandemic EBT Food Benefit Program (P-EBT). Under this award, the Kansas Department for Children and Families will deliver P-EBT administrative services for the state utilizing the $1.719 million in federal grant funds allocated over the one-year project period. Relevant context includes that P-EBT provides food benefits to eligible families with children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if not for COVID-19-related school closures.