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Resource | Research and Data Evaluation of the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Project, Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives projects to develop and test methods to increase the purchase and consumption of fluid milk of SNAP households by providing incentives at the point of purchase. The Act requires biennial reporting on the status of projects and completed evaluations. The findings for the FY 2020 award were presented in the first report to Congress. This second report presents findings from the FY 2021, FY 2022 and FY 2023 pilot projects.
 

01/15/2026
Basic page FY 2025 SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grant Awards

On Sept. 29, 2025, we awarded approximately $5 million in SNAP Fraud Framework grants to fund innovative state projects designed to reduce SNAP recipient fraud and enhance program integrity using the procedures, ideas, and practices outlined in the SNAP Fraud Framework.

01/08/2026
Resource | Policy Information Collection: SNAP - A Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems

This is a revision of a currently approved collection. This information collection is associated with state agencies' notification and data collection activities associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program review of major changes in program design at the state level.

01/07/2026
Resource | Policy SNAP FY 2026 Discretionary Exemptions for ABAWDs - Not Adjusted for Carryover

This memorandum provides estimates of the number of new discretionary exemptions each state agency has earned for FY 2026.

12/22/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: ABAWD Waivers - Implementation Memorandum

This memorandum provides state agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10102(b) and (c) of the OBBB, which changes criteria for waivers of the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit with special provisions for Alaska and Hawaii. Please note, we are reviewing SNAP regulations pertaining to ABAWD waiver requirements following enactment of the OBBB to determine changes necessary to comply with the changes.

10/03/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: ABAWD Exceptions - Implementation Memorandum

This memorandum provides state agencies additional information on implementing Section 10102(a) of the OBBB, which changes exceptions from the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit.

10/02/2025
Basic page One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB). The law contains several provisions that affect our programs.

08/29/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (SNAP-Ed) Questions and Answers

We are requesting states agencies provide notification of intent to close their FY 2025 SNAP-Ed grant and return unexpended grant funding. State agencies who do not wish to terminate their remaining FY 2025 SNAP-Ed funds must submit a state plan by Aug. 15, 2025, or no later than Aug. 31, 2025, if an extension is requested and approved. This should include an intent to expend funds by Sept. 30, 2026.

08/13/2025
Resource | Policy Comment Request: SNAP Work Requirements and Screening

This collection is based on the final rule titled, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 published on Dec. 17, 2024, in the Federal Register. Since it has been a while since the agency sought public comments, the agency is opening the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements for 30 days. 

06/17/2025
Resource | Policy Proposed Information Collection: Generic Clearance To Conduct Formative Research or Development of Nutrition Education and Promotion Materials and Related Tools and Grants for FNS Population Groups

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other interested parties to comment on a proposed information collection. This collection is an extension of a currently approved collection to conduct research in support of FNS' goal of delivering science-based nutrition education to targeted audiences.

05/29/2025
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