Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The New Jersey Department of Human Services received a formula grant award of $17.47 million 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), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This SNAP E&T (Employment and Training) 50% Operational Grant funds administrative expenses and operational costs associated with New Jersey's administration and delivery of employment and training services to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. The grant supports state-level workforce development infrastructure, program administration, and related operational activities designed to help SNAP recipients transition to employment.

As the designated state agency for SNAP administration, the New Jersey Department of Human Services utilizes this funding to manage employment and training initiatives statewide and may issue sub-awards to local non-profit organizations, community-based entities, and county-level agencies to ensure comprehensive service delivery across diverse communities. The award is structured as part of the annual SNAP administrative funding cycle and requires the state agency to maintain financial records for three years and comply with applicable federal audit requirements under single audit provisions.