Summary

The Mississippi Department of Human Services received a SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) 50% Operational Grant totaling $1,584,649 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). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports operational costs associated with administering SNAP E&T initiatives designed to help low-income SNAP participants gain employment and self-sufficiency skills.

As the state administrative agency responsible for SNAP implementation in Mississippi, MDHS uses this formula-based allocation to fund employment and training program infrastructure, including coordination of job training services, case management, and supportive services for SNAP recipients. The 50% operational grant structure indicates that Mississippi's state government provides matching funds to sustain these critical employment support services. MDHS may sub-award portions of these funds to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community action agencies to deliver E&T services at the local level, ensuring statewide access to employment and training assistance for eligible SNAP participants.