Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $46.4 million to the Louisiana Department of Health through a formula grant under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (CFDA 10.561). The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, funds the state agency's administrative costs for operating SNAP throughout Louisiana. These administrative expenses support essential program operations including personnel costs, systems infrastructure, program management, eligibility determination, and benefit processing necessary to deliver nutrition assistance benefits to low-income individuals and families across the state.

The funding also supports SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) initiatives designed to provide workforce development and training services to SNAP participants, helping beneficiaries achieve economic self-sufficiency. Additionally, the award may support nutrition education activities and program integrity oversight functions. As a formula grant distributed directly to the state agency responsible for SNAP administration, this award represents Louisiana's allocated share of federal SNAP administrative funding and requires the state to maintain financial records for three years and comply with applicable single audit requirements.