Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services received a formula grant award of $881,179.19 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561). The award, dated September 30, 2025, with completion by September 30, 2026, supports state administrative expenses and operational costs associated with SNAP administration in Wisconsin. Under this formula grant program, the department delivers comprehensive SNAP administrative services including program eligibility determination, case management, benefit issuance oversight, and related operational infrastructure to serve eligible populations across the state.

The funding supports Wisconsin's SNAP administrative functions, which are integral to the broader state nutrition assistance portfolio exceeding $46 million annually. The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services leverages federal formula grants under this program to maintain critical program infrastructure and administrative capacity while coordinating with local public health departments and county governments for community-level program delivery. As a formula grant, the award is distributed based on established federal allocation methodology rather than competitive selection, reflecting the department's ongoing role as the state's primary SNAP administrator.