Snap e & t 50% operational grant

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Arizona Department of Economic Security $7.507739 million on October 1, 2025, under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CFDA 10.561), a formula grant supporting SNAP Employment and Training program operations with 50 percent federal reimbursement for allowable expenses.

The award funds SNAP Employment and Training services delivered to program participants across Arizona through 26 sub-recipients awarded on November 25, 2025. The E&T program components include independent job search; job search training and support; workfare; educational programs to improve employability; work experience or training; job placement and supported work experience; and self-employment training. The program also funds 50 percent reimbursement for transportation and childcare costs to support participant engagement.

Sub-recipients include non-profit workforce and employment service providers (Lifebridge Community Alliance, St. Joseph the Worker, Regional Center for Border Health, Dress for Success Phoenix, Umom New Day Centers, Quality Connections, Live & Learn Program, Nourishphx, Neighborhood Ministries, Gap Ministries, Arouet Foundation, Ywca of Southern Arizona, City Help Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona Center for Youth Resources, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, and Native American Advancement Foundation), food assistance organizations (St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance), adult literacy and education providers (Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County and Northland Pioneer College), community colleges (Pima County Community College District, two sub-awards), a nursing academy (Elevation Academy School of Nursing), and other community organizations (Green Valley Assistance Services, Phoenix Gospel Mission, and Empowerment Systems Inc.).

Period of performance runs October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Work is performed in Arizona.