Federal Grant Award Summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families received $17.44 million in formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561). Awarded on October 2, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, these funds support the state's administrative expenses in operating SNAP across Florida's 67 counties. The grant finances critical operational activities including program administration, SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives, nutrition education, and related infrastructure necessary to deliver nutrition assistance services to eligible Florida residents.

As the designated state agency responsible for SNAP administration, DCF uses this formula allocation to maintain the program's operational capacity and comply with federal requirements. The award reflects the department's established role in administering nutrition assistance as part of its comprehensive social services portfolio, which includes child welfare, mental health services, and support for vulnerable populations. Recipients of SNAP benefits administered through this funding represent a significant portion of Florida's population requiring nutrition assistance support.