DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA
Total Amount
$18,232,733,192
Total Awards
4
Award Type Breakdown
Awards
SNAP EBT BENEFITS
$4.1B
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA
The Department of Agriculture allocated $4.1 billion to the California Department of Social Services for SNAP EBT benefits for fiscal year 2026. This represents the next fiscal year's food assistance funding for California, continuing the federal commitment to help low-income residents afford groceries.
FOSTER-2025 - FOSTER CARE
$1.4B
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA
This $1.4 billion grant from the Department of Health and Human Services funds California's Foster Care program for fiscal year 2025. The funding supports the state's foster care system, helping provide safe placements, support services, and assistance for children who cannot safely remain with their families.
SNAP EBT BENEFITS
$11.6B
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA
The Department of Agriculture provided $11.6 billion to the California Department of Social Services for SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) benefits for fiscal year 2025. This funding helps low-income Californians purchase food through electronic benefit cards accepted at authorized retailers.
SNAP STATE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
$1.1B
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA
This $1.1 billion grant from the Department of Agriculture funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state administrative costs for California. The funding covers the operational expenses of running California's SNAP program, which helps low-income families purchase food.
Agencies Worked With
- Department of Agriculture$16.9B
- Department of Health and Human Services$1.4B
States
Award Types
- Grant2 ($2.5B)
- Direct Payment2 ($15.8B)