SNAP E&T 50% Partial Reimbursement Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $14.5 million to the New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (NY OTDA) under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561) formula grant program. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, funds 50% partial reimbursement for SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program operational costs. SNAP E&T initiatives support employment and job training services designed to increase employment outcomes and reduce food insecurity among SNAP participants across New York State. As the designated state-level intermediary, NY OTDA distributes federal funding to local service providers, including county governments and municipal agencies, to ensure comprehensive delivery of employment and training services to eligible SNAP recipients.

NY OTDA sub-awarded portions of this funding to the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) Finance Office in February 2026 to support continued SNAP E&T service delivery in New York City. DSS, operating as a municipal social services provider, implements these employment and training initiatives to serve vulnerable populations and support workforce development objectives within the city. The formula grant structure ensures consistent annual funding for state-level SNAP E&T program administration and operations, with awards distributed according to established federal allocation methodologies rather than competitive selection processes.