Federal Grant Award Summary

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services received a formula grant award of $500,371.00 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, dated October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2026, supports the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) 50% Operational Grant initiative. This funding stream provides federal financial assistance to cover operational costs associated with North Dakota's administration and delivery of SNAP E&T services, which help eligible SNAP participants develop employment skills and transition toward economic self-sufficiency.

The grant enables the state agency to maintain critical employment and training program infrastructure, including administrative expenses and operational activities that support SNAP E&T initiatives statewide. As a designated state cooperator, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services utilizes this formula-based allocation to deliver localized E&T services to vulnerable populations across the state, consistent with the federal program's objective to enhance SNAP operational capacity and promote workforce development outcomes. The recipient must maintain financial records for three years and comply with applicable single audit requirements throughout the performance period.