SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant
ID: 359896Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS1)

Award Range

$150K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Food and Nutrition

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359896
Timeline
    Description

    The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is offering the SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant to support State agencies in enhancing their efforts to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This grant aims to implement practices outlined in the SNAP Fraud Framework, which is crucial for maintaining program integrity and minimizing instances of fraud and abuse in nutrition programs. A total of $5 million is available for FY 2025, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $750,000, and applications are due by July 31, 2025. Interested applicants, particularly State agencies that administer SNAP, can reach out to Grant Officer Carla Garcia at carla.garcia@fns.usda.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    carla.garcia@fns.usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    7.02.2025_fy25
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