The purpose of this SkillUP 50/50 Program contract is to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants opportunities to gain skills, training or experience that will improve their ability to attain employment and decrease their dependency on public assistance programs. The Department contracts with providers, such as community-based organizations, workforce development providers, and community colleges, to deliver SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) services. The providers that use non-federal funding for allowable SkillUP 50/50 Program shall be eligible for a 50 percent (50%) reimbursement through the Department's SkillUP 50/50 Program. These provider partnerships (commonly referred to as "third-party partnerships") can expand their reach and improve their program outcomes by tapping into existing high-quality providers that serve the community. The "third-party partnership" that use non-Federal funding for allowable SkillUP 50/50 Program services, may be eligible for a 50 percent (50%) reimbursement through the Department's SkillUP 50/50 Program.
