Federal Grant Award Summary

The Human Services Vermont Agency Of received a Formula Grant award of $4,042,916 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) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award funds Vermont's state administrative costs associated with operating SNAP, including personnel, systems, and operational expenses necessary to administer the program to eligible Vermont residents. The funding supports core administrative functions that enable the state agency to process applications, maintain recipient eligibility, conduct program verification, and ensure program compliance.

In addition to direct state administrative operations, the award supports expanded SNAP outreach and enrollment efforts through a sub-award to Hunger Free Vermont, Inc., a nonprofit organization specializing in nutrition assistance and food access advocacy. The sub-award, issued January 21, 2026, enables Hunger Free Vermont to conduct targeted SNAP outreach and provide application assistance to eligible Vermonters, thereby increasing program enrollment and access to nutrition benefits. This combined approach—pairing state administrative infrastructure with community-based outreach—enhances both the operational efficiency and reach of Vermont's SNAP program delivery.