Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $718,380 to the South Carolina Department of Social Services on October 1, 2025, under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP, CFDA 10.558). This formula grant, which extends through September 30, 2027, supports the state agency's administration of CACFP and enables the provision of nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults enrolled in participating nonresidential day care facilities, child care centers, day care homes, afterschool care programs in low-income areas, and emergency shelters throughout South Carolina.

As the state administering agency, the South Carolina Department of Social Services uses these funds to disburse federal reimbursements to local institutions, nonprofit organizations, and day care providers, while also covering state-level program administration expenses including oversight, audit functions, and technical assistance. The program emphasizes equitable access to food services regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability, and requires participating institutions to maintain comprehensive records and comply with federal civil rights requirements. The state agency serves as an intermediary between the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and local care providers, ensuring proper fund allocation and program compliance across the state's network of child and adult care sponsoring organizations.