Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Utah Department of Workforce Service a formula grant of $3,527,144.00 under the State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; CFDA 10.561) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award funds state administrative expenses (SAE) necessary to operate Utah's SNAP program, including costs associated with program administration, employment and training (E&T) services, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system maintenance, and related workforce development activities.

As the designated state agency administering SNAP in Utah, the Department of Workforce Service utilizes these formula grant funds to deliver comprehensive administrative and operational support for the nutrition assistance program statewide. The funding supports the infrastructure, staffing, and systems required to process benefits, conduct eligibility determinations, manage E&T initiatives, and maintain compliance with federal SNAP regulations. Award recipients under CFDA 10.561 are subject to single audit requirements for SAE funding and must maintain financial records for three years. The annual award cycle operates on a standardized schedule, with budgets submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service by August 15 each year.