Closed · USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTIG-2026 · CFDA 10.580 · Discretionary

FY 2026 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement

Federal grant opportunity posted by Food and Nutrition Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$20K-$2M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 29, 2026
Close date
12
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2026 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement is a closed discretionary listing from Food and Nutrition Service that offered $20,000 -- $2,000,000 across 12 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$20K-$2M
award range
Closed
application status
12
expected awards
10.580
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2026 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement - is cataloged under number USDA-FNS-SNAP-PTIG-2026 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.580, posted by Food and Nutrition Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 20, 2026 and last updated on June 2, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $20,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 12 awards. If the agency funds the expected 12 awards from the $5.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $417,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 29, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$20,000 -- $2,000,000

Close Date

June 29, 2026

Posted

May 20, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Expected Awards

12

Instrument

Grant

Description

FNS intends to award up to $5 million in grants to eligible entities and each applicant may apply for between $20,000 to $2 million in funding. Eligible entities include State agencies administering SNAP; State or local governments; agencies providing health or welfare services; public health or educational entities; or private nonprofit entities, such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations. Unless the applicant is a State agency submitting an application on its own, a letter of commitment or letter of endorsement from the relevant State SNAP agency must be included in the application package to be considered for funding. Throughout this Request for Applications (RFA), the term “State agencies” refers to the agencies of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Guam that administer SNAP. These awards are contingent upon the availability of funds. Additional Info: Objective Areas 1. Modernize SNAP customer service and client communication to improve efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in application processing and eligibility determinations, including by using technology to improve the customer experience and allow households to manage their cases. 2. Improve administrative infrastructure and day-to-day SNAP operations in processing applications and determining eligibility, including by employing technology to improve service levels, and accurate and timely case processing, as required by law. 3. Invest in technology and systems to coordinate application and eligibility determination processes, including verification practices, between SNAP and other Federal, State, and local assistance programs.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Dawn Addison Grants Officer

Key Dates

Posted May 20, 2026
Close Date June 29, 2026
Archive Date July 29, 2026
Last Updated June 2, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2026 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement", offered by Food and Nutrition Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.580. FNS intends to award up to $5 million in grants to eligible entities and each applicant may apply for between $20,000 to $2 million in funding. Eligible entities include State agencies administering S...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 29, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $20,000 -- $2,000,000. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 12.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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