FY 2026 SNAP Earnings Verification Support Grant
USDA is offering $38 million in FY 2026 grants to help SNAP state agencies use electronic income verification services, supporting accurate eligibility decisions through third-party data vendors.
Funder: Food and Nutrition Service
Due Dates: August 19, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $38,000,000 | Award ceiling: $4,300,000 per state | 53 awards expected | 24-month project period
Summary: Supports SNAP State agencies in implementing or testing electronic earned income verification systems to improve payment accuracy and program efficiency.
Key Information: Only SNAP State agencies are eligible; noncompetitive, formula-based distribution.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), provides noncompetitive grants to State agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The grants are designed to support the implementation, expansion, or testing of electronic earned income verification systems (EVS), including contracts with third-party income databases or the exploration of alternative verification methods. The goal is to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of SNAP eligibility determinations and benefit calculations by enabling states to electronically verify the earned income of applicants and recipients.
