Attached are questions and answers in response to common issues raised by states regarding the Census 2010 Demonstration Projects.
The purpose of the Administrative Reviews and Training (ART) Grants Program Proposal Response Guidance is to increase the consistency and understanding of program planning prior to grant award.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 suspends restrictions on Able Bodied Adults Without Dependent participation in SNAP as of April 1, 2009 continuing through Sept. 30, 2010, unless state agencies choose to impose specific work requirements.
The recently-enacted Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 modified the criteria used by the Department of Labor for the extended benefits program for the duration of the legislation. As a result, some states qualify for the EB program based on the recently-revised criteria rather than the traditional criteria.