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County Grant Landscape - Update on Federal and State Policy Changes and Funding Implications (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 3, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to receive an update on Durham County's grant landscape, with particular emphasis on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid programs, and how recent federal policy changes and the lack of a federal budget are affecting our residents.
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP funding has been paused for additional distribution. Currently, 32,529 Durham residents receive SNAP benefits, and the total benefit amount at risk of not being issued is nearly $6 million for November 2025. Staff will share the efforts being made to support residents during this period.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with the Strategic Plan Goal: Healthy and Inclusive Community
Resource Persons: Joanne Pierce, Assistant County Manager; Maggie Clapp, Department of Social Services; Liz Stevens, Deputy Public Health Director; Donna Rewalt, Cooperative Extension Director; Raina Bunnag, Food Security Coordinator
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive the staff update.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________