CNP summer EBT admin

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services $1,234,361 on October 1, 2025, under the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (CFDA 10.646). The award funds administrative costs to operate the Summer EBT program in Delaware through September 30, 2026.

Summer EBT provides electronic benefit transfer cards loaded with nutrition benefits to children who lose access to free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program when school is not in session. Eligible children include those determined eligible for free or reduced-price school meals in the prior school year or during summer; some are automatically enrolled based on state administrative data, while others must apply and be determined eligible. Benefits are used to purchase food from approved retailers. The Division of Social Services within Delaware DHSS administers the program, handling eligibility determination, benefit distribution, and program management. Performance occurs in Delaware.