CNP SME EBT benefits non appr

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance $268.8 million on October 1, 2025, under the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (CFDA 10.646), with performance through September 30, 2026.

The award funds the provision of EBT benefits to children who lose access to free and reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program during summer break. Eligible children receive nutrition benefits loaded onto Summer EBT cards that they use to purchase food from approved retailers. Eligibility is based on prior determination for free or reduced price school meals; participating states identify eligible children through administrative data where available or through application and eligibility determination. NY OTDA administers the program statewide in New York and distributes funding to local county social services departments, city agencies including the New York City Department of Social Services, and non-profit organizations that deliver services to vulnerable populations.

This is a continual permanent program funded on an annual basis. States submit management and administrative plans for approval to receive funding via Letter of Credit. Records must be retained for three years after submission of certification data for the fiscal year.