2010 SNAP Participation Program
The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 authorizes the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to award $5 million dollars in grants to State agencies*, public health or educational entities, or private nonprofit entities such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations, for projects aimed at simplifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application and eligibility determination systems or improving access to SNAP benefits by eligible households. Please refer to the announcement for additional information.