Federal Grant Award Summary

The Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Finance received a $29.9 million formula grant award 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, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, funds the state agency's administrative costs associated with operating SNAP, including personnel, systems, and operational expenses necessary to administer nutrition assistance benefits to eligible Virginia residents.

The funding supports core SNAP administrative functions performed by VDSS, including benefit eligibility determination, case management, fraud prevention, and program oversight. The formula grant may also support SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives and nutrition education activities as authorized under the program. As a state cooperator agreement with USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Virginia must maintain compliance with single audit requirements, submit an operational plan prior to funding approval, and retain financial and program records for three years in accordance with federal grant regulations.