Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $1,010,439.00 to the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CFDA 10.565) on October 1, 2025, with performance through September 30, 2026. This formula grant provides administrative funding to support the distribution of nutritionally designed USDA Foods to low-income elderly individuals aged 60 and older throughout Florida. The award covers both the cost of food commodities and administrative expenses necessary for program operations, with FDACS serving as the state agency responsible for distributing supplemental food packages through local public and non-profit agencies such as food banks and community action organizations.

Under this award, FDACS will maintain program compliance through accurate record-keeping, establish appeal procedures for both local agencies and individual participants, and ensure proper administration of CSFP benefits in accordance with federal regulations. The supplemental food packages distributed are designed to supplement rather than replace a complete diet and serve as a critical resource for improving the health and nutritional status of Florida's eligible elderly population. As the primary state recipient, FDACS coordinates with local partner agencies to deliver program services while maintaining the federal-state agreement framework that governs CSFP operations.