Snap nutrition obesity grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Maine Department of Health and Human Services a $4.192 million Formula Grant under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) State Administrative Expenses (CFDA 10.561) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. The grant funding will support the state's costs to administer SNAP, including SNAP Employment and Training programs and obesity prevention initiatives.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services will subaward a portion of the grant funds to the University of New England to act as an Implementing Agency statewide and provide SNAP-Ed nutrition education and obesity prevention services to SNAP-eligible recipients through September 2023. Services will be delivered directly and via subcontracts with other community organizations. The funding and partnership with the University of New England aims to improve health outcomes among low-income Mainers through nutrition education and obesity prevention strategies.