Snap nutrition obesity grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the State of Georgia a $9.8 million Formula Grant under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024. The grant funding will support the Georgia Department of Human Services Financial Services Division in administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the state level. Specifically, the funding will cover costs incurred by the state agency to operate SNAP and provide SNAP Employment and Training services. As a Formula Grant, the funding amount was determined by a pre-established formula and will help the state meet a portion of administrative expenses associated with operating SNAP, which aims to improve access to nutrition for low-income families and individuals.