Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) awarded the New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (NY OTDA) $85.77 million under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561) on October 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2026. This formula grant specifically funds the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) 50% Operational Grant component, which supports operational expenses related to employment and training initiatives designed to help low-income individuals receiving SNAP benefits develop job skills and secure employment.

As the designated state-level administrator, NY OTDA utilizes this funding to support statewide SNAP E&T program operations and coordination across New York. The agency serves as a pass-through entity, distributing portions of the award to county social services departments, municipal agencies, and nonprofit organizations to ensure comprehensive delivery of employment and training services to SNAP participants throughout the state. The funding supports administrative costs, program infrastructure, and operational activities necessary to implement federally-mandated SNAP E&T initiatives in compliance with USDA-FNS requirements and federal reporting standards.