Federal Grant Award Summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services received a $308,930 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP, CFDA 10.576), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds the distribution of benefits to low-income seniors in Michigan, enabling them to purchase fresh, nutritious, locally grown produce directly from authorized vendors at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.

The grant supports both benefit issuance and program administration activities, with allocated funds covering the provision of checks, coupons, or electronic transfers to eligible seniors for the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs. As the state administering agency, MDHHS implements the program through a network of local authorized outlets and maintains comprehensive records in compliance with federal regulations 2 CFR Parts 200, 400, 415, and 416. The award reflects MDHHS's established role as Michigan's principal public health and human services entity responsible for delivering federal nutrition assistance programs to vulnerable populations at the community level.