SNAP Outreach Partnership

SNAP Outreach Partnership

Funder: Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) in partnership with Wildfire AZ

Focus Area: Fight hunger and increase access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

Geographic Scope: Statewide Arizona

Program Period: Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027)

Background: Nearly 1 in 5 Arizona households do not have enough food to last the month. This statewide partnership aims to educate individuals and families about SNAP benefits and help them gain access.

Eligible Organizations

• Non-profits
• Educational institutions
• Government entities
• Tribal organizations
• For-profit organizations (limited exceptions, such as farmer's markets)

Partnership Options

1. SNAP Outreach partnership with federal financial reimbursement - includes thorough verification process of fiscal health and stability 2. SNAP Outreach partnership without financial reimbursement - for organizations wanting partnership benefits without financial requirements

Partnership Advantages

• Direct access to DES on behalf of those served
• Training and technical support to expand outreach efforts
• 15% reimbursement on all allowable activities and administrative expenses (for funded option)

Allowable Costs

• Personnel and administrative expenses
• Building-related costs (allocable to SNAP Outreach program)
• Travel (using GSA Per Diem Rates)
• Conference attendance
• Not allowable: Gasoline fill-ups (standard mileage reimbursement only)

Indirect Cost Rate

• Default: 15% IDCR
• Colleges/Universities: 26% IDCR
• Organizations with negotiated higher rates: approved rates only

Contact

Email: SNAP-Outreach@wildfireaz.org

Organization: Wildfire AZ

Address: 340 E Palm Lane, Suite 315, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: (602) 604.0640