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Early Insights on SNAP Modernization through American Rescue Plan Investments

This brief shares findings from a November 2021 survey of state SNAP agencies about their use of the SNAP ARPA funds in fiscal year 2021, and their initial planned activities for fiscal year 2022 and 2023. This brief also draws from learnings from work groups conducted with states in early 2022. The brief looks to…

Organization: American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)

Author: American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)

Published Year: 2021

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This brief shares findings from a November 2021 survey of state SNAP agencies about their use of the SNAP ARPA funds in fiscal year 2021, and their initial planned activities for fiscal year 2022 and 2023. This brief also draws from learnings from work groups conducted with states in early 2022. The brief looks to explore the following questions:

1. How did state SNAP agencies use 2021 SNAP ARPA administrative funding?
2. What factors influenced how states used 2021 SNAP ARPA administrative funding?
3. What are states aiming to prioritize in 2022 and 2023?
4. What do early insights on implementation convey about national SNAP priorities?