Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Michigan Department of Health and Human Services $29.7 million under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561) formula grant, with an award date of October 2, 2025, and ultimate completion date of October 2, 2026. This funding supports state administrative expenses (SAE) necessary to operate SNAP in Michigan, including program administration, eligibility determination, benefit issuance, and related operational activities. As Michigan's principal public health and human services agency, MDHHS administers these funds to ensure the effective delivery of nutrition assistance services to eligible low-income individuals and families throughout the state.

The formula grant funds administrative costs incurred in operating SNAP's core functions, with MDHHS typically serving as the pass-through entity that sub-awards portions to local health departments, community-based organizations, and service providers for community-level program implementation. Award distribution follows the annual SNAP SAE funding cycle, with performance periods established from October 2, 2025, through October 2, 2026. Recipients of such funding must maintain financial records for three years and comply with single audit requirements as established by USDA Food and Nutrition Service regulations.