SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Fraud Framework Implementation Grant (SFFIG) for Fiscal Year 2025 is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FNS oversees several nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP, the nation’s largest anti-hunger program. The purpose of this grant is to support state agencies in implementing measures that enhance SNAP program integrity by preventing, detecting, and investigating recipient fraud. The grant aligns with Section 29(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, which authorizes FNS to take action to prevent trafficking of SNAP benefits. Congress appropriated up to $5 million for FY 2025 to competitively award grants under this initiative, with a maximum of $750,000 available per applicant. This funding opportunity is designed specifically for state agencies that administer SNAP programs, including those operating at the county level in specific states. State agencies must focus on recipient fraud rather than retailer fraud, though collaboration with retailers or the USDA is permissible if required to mitigate recipient fraud. Proposed projects must align with the SNAP Fraud Framework, a resource developed through prior pilots conducted with state agencies between 2014 and 2017. This framework includes a range of recommended procedures and practices to enhance fraud prevention and program integrity. Eligible applicants must integrate at least one of seven key program objectives into their proposal: Organizational Management, Performance Measurement, Recipient Integrity Education, Fraud Detection, Investigations and Dispositions, Analytics and Data Management, and Learning and Development. Applicants are required to submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. The anticipated award announcement date is September 12, 2025, and the grant performance period runs from September 12, 2025, through September 30, 2028. No pre-award costs are allowed, and applications submitted outside of Grants.gov or past the deadline will not be considered. Required application materials include SF-424 forms, a budget narrative, a table of contents, project summary, project narrative, and the FNS-906 financial questionnaire. For county-administered states, a letter of endorsement from the state-level SNAP agency must be included. FNS requires strict adherence to application formatting and submission protocols, including the use of standardized forms and templates. Applications will be reviewed based on five evaluation criteria: Soundness or Merit of Project Design (35 points), Implementation and Evaluation (15 points), Sustainability (20 points), Budget Appropriateness and Economic Efficiency (20 points), and Staff Capability and Management (10 points). Strong proposals will demonstrate clear alignment with the SNAP Fraud Framework, feasible plans with measurable impacts, and a path to sustain activities after the grant ends. Additionally, the proposal must show a cost-effective budget with clearly justified expenses and indicate any use of consultants or subcontractors. Applicants must disclose indirect costs via a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) or may elect to apply a 15% de minimis rate if eligible. There are no matching requirements for this funding opportunity. Funds may be used for allowable costs such as personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, and contractual services, but cannot be used for ongoing costs of existing projects or entertainment expenses unless approved by FNS. State agencies are expected to report progress quarterly via the FNS-908 Performance Progress Report and submit financial reports using the SF-425 form. All program outputs must include acknowledgment of USDA support. State agencies must adhere to privacy and data protection requirements when handling personally identifiable information (PII) and must ensure subrecipients are not suspended or debarred entities. The grant officer listed for this opportunity is Carla Garcia, reachable by email at carla.garcia@usda.gov. Further details about application preparation, submission via Grants.gov, and post-award reporting requirements are included in the full Request for Applications (RFA) document. State agencies are encouraged to carefully review the full RFA and use the included budget narrative checklist to ensure completeness and compliance.

Use the SMART criteria for objectives and include letters of endorsement if a county agency is applying.