Snap state administrative costs

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Hawaii Department of Human Services a $26,163,718 Formula Grant under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) federal grant program. The grant period runs from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

The funding supports the Hawaii Department of Human Services' administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Hawaii. Specifically, the grant provides federal financial assistance to cover costs incurred by the State of Hawaii to operate SNAP. This includes SNAP employment and training programs and reimbursement of 50% of the State's administrative costs for managing the program. The University of Hawaii Systems Cashier's Office serves as the parent organization that receives the federal funding on behalf of the Hawaii Department of Human Services.