Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Department of Transitional Assistance received a formula grant award of $3,180,708 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, CFDA 10.561). The award was granted on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This funding supports Massachusetts' operation of the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) 100% initiative, which is designed to expand employment and training services for SNAP participants in the state.

The grant funds administrative expenses and operational costs associated with delivering employment and training services to low-income SNAP recipients, with the objective of promoting workforce participation and self-sufficiency. As a formula grant, the award is distributed based on established federal allocation criteria rather than competitive selection and supports the state's capacity to administer critical employment support programs alongside its broader SNAP operational infrastructure. The Department of Transitional Assistance is responsible for maintaining required financial records, submitting operational plans, and complying with applicable audit and reporting requirements throughout the performance period.