Pandemic EBT admin

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $5.98 million Formula Grant to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Welfare Division to administer the Pandemic EBT program from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

The grant supports costs incurred by the State of Nevada to operate the Pandemic EBT Food Benefit Program (P-EBT), as outlined in the Pandemic EBT Administrative Costs program (CFDA #10.649). Specifically, the funding will cover the Welfare Division's expenses associated with administering food benefits to eligible households during the COVID-19 public health emergency period. The Pandemic EBT program provides families with benefits to replace meals missed due to school closures or reduced attendance related to the pandemic. In summary, this Formula Grant enables the designated state agency to effectively deliver food assistance and relief to Nevada residents impacted by COVID-19 school disruptions.