Formula Grant 233SD033F1003

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $587,080 Formula Grant to the Social Services South Dakota Department for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The grant funding supports the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561), commonly known as SNAP.

Through this grant, the Social Services South Dakota Department will provide $587,080 in federal financial assistance to the State of South Dakota Office of the Governor to cover costs incurred by the State to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Specifically, the grant funds will support the State's administrative expenses and employment and training programs associated with SNAP, which provides food-purchasing assistance for low-income households. As the parent organization of the awardee, the State of South Dakota will utilize the grant funds to support case management and eligibility determination services for SNAP recipients throughout South Dakota.