The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 authorized a permanent, nationwide Summer EBT Program beginning in 2024. This memorandum provides information to assist Indian Tribal Organizations in preparing to implement Summer EBT.
This question and answer document provides technical assistance on issues directly related to SNAP EBT processors – and those working with such processors – on implementing Summer EBT.
The Summer EBT Early Guidance Webinar provides information to assist states and territories in preparing to implement Summer EBT in 2024.
This webinar provides information to assist ITOs in preparing to implement Summer EBT in 2024. A separate webinar has been provided in relation to Summer EBT for states.
The following checklist may be helpful for Governors to keep their planning and program development efforts on track for successful Summer EBT implementation.
This table provides an introductory timeline of submission requirements to operate Summer EBT in 2024.
Each state and Indian Tribal Organization that intends to administer the Summer EBT Program beginning in 2024 must submit to the FNS regional office, as soon as is practicable, an interim Plan for Operations and Management for the Summer EBT Program in fiscal year 2024.
Each state and Indian Tribal Organization (ITO) which plans to operate the Summer EBT Program must notify the Secretary by January 1 of each year of its intent to do so.
Summer EBT, will help close the summer hunger gap when kids are on summer break and not getting nutritious school meals.
The following timeline outlines key milestones for FNS, states, and tribes as we work together to implement new flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option as well as stand up the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program.