Federal Grant Award Summary

SNAP Enhanced Program Integrity Award

The District of Columbia Government, Department of Human Services, received a formula grant award of $108,109.50 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (CFDA 10.561). The award, announced on September 30, 2025, supports enhanced program integrity activities for SNAP operations in Washington, DC, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2026. Under this award, the District delivers administrative support and program integrity oversight services designed to strengthen SNAP operations and ensure compliance with federal program requirements. The RSA Randolph-Sheppard Blind Vending Program, operating within the Office of the Director Division, serves as the implementing entity responsible for administering these enhanced integrity functions and related operational activities.

The funding supports the District's capacity to maintain rigorous program oversight, reduce improper payments, and strengthen the integrity of SNAP administration across Washington, DC. As part of the broader State Administrative Matching Grants program, this award contributes to the District's comprehensive approach to SNAP administration, which encompasses administrative expenses, employment and training initiatives, and program accountability measures. The District has demonstrated substantial expertise in managing complex federal social service programs and serves as the prime recipient and pass-through entity for multiple federal funding streams supporting vulnerable populations, including low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness.