USDA Streamlines Nutrition Program Paperwork for States
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on updating the paperwork for the SNAP-Ed program, which helps with nutrition education and obesity prevention. This update aims to make reporting easier and clearer for states without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until May 20, 2026, so anyone involved should speak up before then!
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SNAP‑Ed funding ends after FY2025
Section 10107 of Public Law 119-21 ends required funding of the SNAP‑Ed program with the fiscal year (FY) 2025 grant allocation. States are being asked to submit their final SNAP‑Ed annual reports prior to the program closeout.
States must file plans and reports electronically
States (with support from implementing partners) must submit a SNAP‑Ed State Plan (FNS‑925B) to USDA by August 15 each year and a SNAP‑Ed Annual Report (FNS‑925A) by January 31 each year using the electronic N‑PEARS system. The information collection covers 197 respondents and totals 186,455 burden hours for annual reporting.
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