Formula Grant 223SD033F1003

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $587,079.65 Formula Grant to the Social Services South Dakota Department for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The grant funding supports the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561), which provides Federal financial assistance to State agencies for costs incurred to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, the grant funds will help cover the State's administrative expenses associated with determining eligibility and providing benefit issuance through the SNAP program, which aims to address food insecurity among low-income households. As the sub-awardee, the Social Services South Dakota Department will manage service delivery and be responsible for ensuring SNAP benefits reach eligible recipients across the State of South Dakota through the period of performance.