Snap non coupon benefits

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $3.158 million to American Samoa Government, Department of Human and Social Services on October 1, 2025 under the Nutrition Assistance Program — American Samoa (CFDA 10.548), a capped federal block grant providing food assistance to low-income households in lieu of SNAP.

The recipient delivers nutrition benefits to eligible low-income households enabling them to purchase healthy food at authorized stores throughout American Samoa. The award funds non-coupon SNAP benefits distributed annually via federal-state agreement. Place of performance is the United States (American Samoa territory). The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026.

The Nutrition Assistance Program functions as a fixed block grant distinct from SNAP entitlements; Congress authorizes annual federal spending, and American Samoa manages the caseload within that capped amount. The territory must submit and obtain FNS approval for an annual Plan of Operation detailing program rules, eligibility criteria, and benefit levels tailored to American Samoa's needs. Authorization and funding structure are formalized through a yearly Memorandum of Understanding with FNS. American Samoa is required to submit annual single audit reports within nine months of each fiscal year end to ensure compliance and financial accountability under the Single Audit Act of 1996.