Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) awarded the Missouri Department of Social Services $10.22 million in formula grant funding under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561). The award, dated October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports state administrative expenses (SAE) for SNAP operations in Missouri. The funding covers administrative costs associated with operating SNAP, including program management, benefit processing, eligibility determination, and related operational activities necessary to deliver nutrition assistance benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families across the state.

As the designated state agency for SNAP administration in Missouri, the Department of Social Services utilizes this formula grant to maintain and enhance the infrastructure required for program delivery, compliance, and service quality. The award may also support SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives, nutrition education components, and other operational activities that strengthen program effectiveness. Recipients are required to maintain comprehensive financial records for three years and comply with single audit requirements as conditions of the annual formula-based funding distribution.