Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: WorkSource DeKalb
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS
Pre-acceptance of FY2019 SNAP ( Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Works 2.0 (Year 4) grant from the Georgia Department of Labor.
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Information Contact: Theresa Austin-Gibbons, Director
Phone Number: 404-371-6354
PURPOSE:
1. To consider pre-acceptance of a grant from the Georgia Department of Labor not to exceed $278,133.47 for SNAP for PY 2019.
2. To consider authorizing the transfer of the funds when appropriate; and
3. To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary document.
NEED/IMPACT:
The SNAP 2.0 grant provides funding for employment and training activities for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These funds will be used to provide individuals with job search assistance including labor market information, occupational trend information, resume preparation, and assistance in identifying employment opportunities available through both online and direct job sites. In addition, funding will be used to provide interest, aptitude assessments, and occupational skills training opportunities for SNAP eligible customers. No funds have been received or expended the above-mentioned grants.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Federal Funds - U.S. Department of Labor; no matching funds are required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
• Pre-accept the SNAP 2.0 Grant, not to exceed $278,133.47 for employment and training activities of SNAP for PY 2019;
• Appropriate the amount of funds awarded to the Grant Fund;
• Authorize the transfer of funds between grants when appropriate; and
• Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.