Formula Grant 252IA322Q3903

This federal Formula Grant award of $3,069,763.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561). The funding supports administrative costs associated with operating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Iowa, including eligibility determination, benefit issuance, employment and training services, outreach, nutrition education, and program integrity efforts.

The Iowa Department of Human Services, through its Division of Fiscal Management, is the primary grantee and will administer the funding. Several sub-awards have been issued to local entities such as school districts, non-profit organizations, and universities to extend SNAP service delivery, including nutrition education, community-based meal programs, and support for vulnerable populations. Key sub-awardees include Davenport Community School District, Mid-Iowa Community Action Mica, Inc., Iowa State University, and Council Bluffs Community School District. This federal grant award will be active from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.