Federal Grant Award Summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received a formula grant award of $2,413,552 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, provides federal financial assistance to reimburse 50% of the state's operational costs for SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives. This funding supports the administration and delivery of employment and training services designed to help SNAP participants gain skills, secure employment, and achieve self-sufficiency.

The E&T program under this award funds state administrative expenses related to operating workforce development activities for SNAP-eligible individuals. These services typically include job training, education programs, work experience opportunities, and case management support delivered through the state's network of local workforce agencies and service providers across North Carolina's 100 counties. As a formula grant, the award amount is determined by established federal allocation methodology rather than competitive selection, and NC DHHS must maintain compliance with single audit requirements and retain financial records for three years as specified in the grant terms.