Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $59.5 million to the Maryland Department of Human Services under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; CFDA 10.561) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant funds state administrative expenses necessary to operate Maryland's SNAP program, including personnel costs, systems infrastructure, program management, eligibility determination, and benefit processing activities. The award also supports SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives designed to provide workforce development and training services to help SNAP participants achieve economic self-sufficiency.

As the state agency responsible for administering SNAP in Maryland, the Department of Human Services will utilize these funds to maintain operational capacity for delivering nutrition assistance benefits to low-income individuals and families across the state. The funding may additionally support nutrition education and program integrity oversight activities. Recipients of State Administrative Expenses awards under this program are required to maintain financial records for three years, comply with single audit requirements, and submit a plan of operation prior to funding approval.