Summary

The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services received $80.8 million in federal 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 (SNAP; CFDA 10.561) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. These funds support the state's administrative costs associated with operating SNAP, including expenses for program management, eligibility determination, benefit processing, and related operational activities necessary to deliver nutrition assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families across North Carolina.

As the designated state agency administrator for SNAP in North Carolina, the Department of Health & Human Services utilizes this formula grant funding to maintain the infrastructure and personnel required for effective program administration. The award aligns with the federal program's standard annual allocation structure, whereby formula grants are distributed directly to state agencies without competitive selection. The department's administration of SNAP represents a critical component of its broader portfolio of federally-funded social services and nutrition assistance programs, enabling coordinated service delivery across North Carolina's 100 counties to vulnerable and low-income populations.