Snap e & t 50% operational grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the North Dakota Department of Human Services a $260,024 Formula Grant under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) CFDA 10.561 program. The grant provides funding for October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 to support the state's provision of employment and training services for SNAP recipients as outlined in North Dakota's SNAP state plan and the grantor's request for proposal.

Three sub-awards were also issued totaling $260,024 to Community Options for to deliver the employment and training services. The SNAP Employment and Training program aims to help recipients gain skills, training, or experience to increase their ability to obtain regular employment. The funding will support North Dakota's administration of employment and training support services for SNAP beneficiaries in accordance with the federal grant program's goals.