Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $22.4 million to the Missouri Department of Social Services under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (CFDA 10.561) on October 1, 2025. This formula grant funds the state administrative expenses necessary to operate SNAP throughout Missouri, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2026. The funding supports core operational activities including program administration, SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives, nutrition education, and related administrative functions required to deliver food assistance benefits to eligible low-income Missourians.

As the designated state SNAP administrator, the Missouri Department of Social Services utilizes these annual formula-allocated funds to maintain the infrastructure, staffing, and systems required for statewide SNAP service delivery. The Department typically partners with local government entities and nonprofit organizations to implement targeted interventions across food assistance programs. Per program requirements, the state maintains financial records for three years and submits operational plans for federal approval prior to funding authorization.