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USDA awarded $4 million in grants to establish four regional centers of excellence for research on nutrition education and obesity prevention, as well as a coordinating center, which will develop and test innovative nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions for underserved, low-income families.

Undersecretary Kevin Concannon today announced the release of just over $5 million in grant funds to identify, track and prevent misuse of SNAP benefits by program recipients.

Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is making up to $31.5 million in funding available to help SNAP participants more easily afford healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.

Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today announced $5 million in grants to streamline processing, improve technology, and strengthen employment and training programs in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The competitively-awarded grants will fund 11 projects in seven states, improving efficiency in local SNAP programs.

Tal como lo requirió el Congreso mediante la Ley Agrícola de 2014 (conocida en inglés como Farm Bill), los detallistas que están autorizados a aceptar los beneficios del programa Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program o SNAP deben solicitar y pagar sus propios equipos, suministros y servicios relacionados para la Trasferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (Electronic Benefit Transfer o EBT).

As required by the Agricultural Act of 2014, retailers already authorized to accept SNAP benefits must arrange and pay for their own Electronic Benefit Transfer equipment, supplies, and related services.

USDA today announced that up to $200 million in competitive grants is available for state SNAP agencies to design and conduct employment and training pilot projects to help SNAP participants find jobs and increase their earnings.

New USDA data shows that participants in SNAP)can now purchase fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farmers through more than 5,000 farmers markets, roadside markets and pick-your-own operations across America. 

USDA is seeking public input concerning a proposal to provide more information to the public about the amount of SNAP benefits used by participants at individual grocery stores and retailers. USDA's goal is to provide as much transparency as possible on retailer data within the limits of the law.

Under Secretary Kevin Concannon announced the availability of up to $7 million in grant funds to prevent recipient trafficking in SNAP.

Under Secretary Concannon today announced significant progress in combating fraud in SNAP.

Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new funding opportunities for state agencies and Indian tribal organizations to develop innovative strategies to prevent hunger and food insecurity.