Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The New Jersey Department of Human Services received a $1,095,560 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Process and Technology Improvement Grants program (CFDA 10.580). The award, effective September 30, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports the development and implementation of technology-driven initiatives designed to enhance the quality and efficiency of SNAP application and eligibility determination systems within New Jersey. The project focuses on modernizing customer service and communication, improving administrative infrastructure and operations, and fostering cross-program collaboration and enrollment across multiple assistance programs.

As a State-level human services administration entity, the New Jersey Department of Human Services leverages this competitive grant funding to advance its operational capacity in SNAP administration. The three-year project period aligns with the federal program's standard funding structure, which supports up to $2 million per individual award through a merit-based peer panel review process that evaluates project design, budget efficiency, organizational experience, and management capability. This investment directly supports New Jersey's broader portfolio of nutrition assistance programs, which currently manages approximately $70 million in annual SNAP-related federal funding across multiple administrative and employment training initiatives.