Federal Grant Award Summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services received a $60.6 million Formula Grant 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 award funds state-level administrative expenses necessary to operate SNAP, including costs associated with program management, eligibility determination, benefit issuance, and related operational activities. The formula-based allocation supports Illinois's capacity to administer nutrition assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families as a state cooperator under the federal SNAP framework.

The funding encompasses administrative and operational support for SNAP program delivery, which may include components such as SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives and nutrition education activities. As the designated state agency responsible for SNAP administration, IDHS is required to submit a comprehensive plan of operation, maintain financial records for three years, and comply with single audit requirements. The annual award cycle aligns with the federal fiscal year structure, with budgets submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service by August 15 each year, ensuring continuous funding for critical nutrition assistance program operations across Illinois.