Snap state administrative costs

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Arizona Department of Economic Security $65.728 million on October 1, 2025, under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561), with performance through September 30, 2026.

The award funds SNAP state administrative expenses and SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) services delivered across Arizona. The recipient passes funding to 26 sub-recipients operating SNAP E&T programs—which include independent job search, job search training, workfare, educational programs to improve employability, work experience, job placement, self-employment training, and transportation and childcare support—and SNAP-Ed nutrition education for low-income populations. Sub-recipients include nonprofit organizations (Umom New Day Centers, Nourishphx, YWCA of Southern Arizona, ST. Joseph The Worker, Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County, ST. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Lifebridge Community Alliance, Regional Center For Border Health, Phoenix Gospel Mission, Green Valley Assistance Services, Gap Ministries, Neighborhood Ministries, Quality Connections, Elevation Academy School of Nursing, Habitat For Humanity Central Arizona, City Help Inc. of Phoenix, Empowerment Systems Inc., Dress For Success Phoenix, Native American Advancement Foundation, Live & Learn Program, Arouet Foundation, and Arizona Center For Youth Resources), Pima County Community College District, and Northland Pioneer College. Sub-awards were issued November 20, 2025, with a performance period through September 30, 2026. The assistance type is a formula grant. Performance occurs in Arizona.