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SNAP E&T Policy and Guidance

Program Administration, Policy, and Resources

State SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) programs are authorized by the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended, for the purpose of assisting program participants in gaining the skills, training, or work experience needed to move toward meaningful employment.

We support states' flexibility to design SNAP E&T programs that address the unique needs of participants, meet state and local skilled workforce needs, and maximize the impact of taxpayer resources by connecting SNAP participants to good jobs. States should design efficient and effective SNAP E&T programs by partnering with the workforce development system, regularly using data to improve programs, and focusing on strong outcomes.

Below you'll find SNAP E&T policy and resources to help you operate successful programs.

  • Program Administration

    Find essential tools to help SNAP state agencies meet program requirements and deliver an efficient and effective program.

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  • Policy Guidance

    Review guidance to help SNAP state agencies understand federal rules for SNAP E&T.

    Explore Policy Clarifications

  • Grants

    Learn about grants that support the mission of improving and expanding SNAP E&T programs.

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  • Letters

    Read about USDA's partnerships with other federal agencies that expand access to high quality workforce development services.

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  • Rules

    Read the rules that implement SNAP E&T provisions of Federal legislation passed by Congress.

    View Rules

  • Research and Evaluation

    Explore FNA studies to find effective strategies for operating SNAP E&T programs.

    Explore Research
What's New?
SNAP E&T Planning and Budgeting Tools
Worksheets
Information Collection: Understanding Participant Experiences in SNAP E&T
Comment Request
SNAP E&T Cost Allocation Tools
Tools and Applications
SNAP E&T Fiscal Management Toolkit
Toolkits
SNAP E&T Fiscal Webinar Session 3 : Proactive Financial Management
Webinars/Videos
SNAP E&T Fiscal Webinar Session 2 : Better Budgets Through Data
Webinars/Videos
SNAP E&T Fiscal Webinar Session 1: Strengthening State Management of the Fiscal Lifecycle
Webinars/Videos
Rollins, Chavez-DeRemer Pledge New Strategies to Reduce Welfare and Expand Work Opportunities
News Item
On Faith and Fellowship Tuesday at the Great American Farmers Market, Secretary Rollins Reaffirms USDA’s Commitment to Upholding Religious Liberties
News Item
SNAP E&T - Provisions of the Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting Measures Final Rule Q&A
FAQs/Q&As
First 100 Days at FNA
Factsheets
Correction - Final Rule: SNAP E&T Program Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting Measures
Final Rule
SNAP E&T - Rapid Cycle Evaluation of Seven Interventions
Research Reports
Final Rule Implementation Memo: SNAP E&T Program Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting Measures
Policy Memos
Final Rule: SNAP Employment and Training Program Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting Measures
Final Rule
SNAP E&T Components Overview
Technical Assistance
Page updated: June 02, 2026