Snap nutrition obesity grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Arizona Department of Economic Security a $14,935,795.47 Formula Grant under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.

This grant provides federal financial assistance to the State of Arizona for costs incurred to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and provide SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) services. Specifically, the grant funds are used for SNAP state administrative expenses, 100% federal reimbursement of allowable E&T expenses, and 50% reimbursement of additional qualifying E&T costs such as transportation and childcare. The award also includes $14,935,795.47 for the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grants (SNAP-Ed) program to provide nutrition education to low-income individuals. The sole sub-awardee is the Arizona Department of Economic Security, which will deliver these SNAP administrative and E&T services statewide.