For Summer EBT program administration, implementing agencies must:
- Submit an iPOM to your respective FNA regional office no later than August 15 of the preceding summer.
- A final POM must be submitted by Feb.15, 2027. The final POM must be approved by FNA in order to draw food benefit funds for the 2027 program year.
We recommend submitting before the deadline when possible.
This is a reminder that in states or Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) with multiple Summer EBT agencies, the coordinating Summer EBT agency is the primary point of contact for the Summer EBT Program and is responsible for the complete and timely submission of the iPOM and POM. However, the iPOM and POM must be developed in cooperation with all Summer EBT agencies within a state or ITO and be reflective of the plans and administrative funding needs of each. For the purposes of these documents, the term ‘Summer EBT agency’ includes all administering agencies within a state or ITO unless otherwise specified.
Final POM Templates
- Template for States and Puerto Rico - states, including the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, should use this POM template and Attachment A - Data collection for states, PR, and ITOs for the 2026 program year.
- Template for Territories - American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands should use the territory POM template and Attachment A - Data collection for territories for the 2026 program year.
- Template for ITOs - ITOs should use the ITO POM template and Attachment A - Data collection for states, PR and ITOs for the 2026 program year.
Resources for Plan Development
iPOM Templates
- iPOM Template for States, Puerto Rico, and ITOs - states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and ITOs should use this iPOM template.
- iPOM Template for Territories - American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands should use this territory iPOM template.
Budget Resources
- Budget Narrative Checklist - intended to help Summer EBT agencies with their budget submission.
- Budget Narrative Template - intended to help Summer EBT agencies with their budget submission. Use of this template is encouraged, but not required.
Application Resources
This Application Resource is intended to clarify program requirements for the Summer EBT application and outline steps to help agencies comply with Summer EBT regulations.