Formula Grant 261VA407S2514

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Division of Finance received a Formula Grant award of $67.1 million 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), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports state administrative expenses required to operate SNAP within the Commonwealth of Virginia, including program administration, employment and training (E&T) initiatives, nutrition education, and related operational activities necessary for program delivery.

Under this award, VDSS administers critical support services to vulnerable populations across Virginia, leveraging federal resources to maintain comprehensive SNAP operations and improve program infrastructure. The agency is responsible for compliance with single audit requirements and maintaining financial records for a three-year retention period, as mandated by the Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. VDSS coordinates with local government agencies and community organizations to ensure effective service delivery and administration of SNAP benefits throughout Virginia's diverse communities.