RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept California Department of Social Services in the amount not to exceed $700,000 for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $700,000, 100% State, California Department of Social Services grant. (No County match)
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Social Services is soliciting applications for the availability of funds for Innovative Projects in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program to be administered by County Welfare Departments. The purpose of the project is to provide County Welfare Departments the opportunity and funding to partner with other local organizations to provide nutrition education services to CalFresh participants.
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