SNAP-ED National Program Evaluation and Reporting System (N-PEARS)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
04/21/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2026
2,100
2,326
186,455
393,209
0
0
To gain Federally allocated SNAP-Ed grants to conduct SNAP-Ed activities every year, such as nutrition education and obesity prevention services, States must submit a SNAP-Ed State Plan and a SNAP-Ed Annual Report. The SNAP-Ed State Plan must be created based on SNAP-Ed Plan Guidance (https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/program-administration/snap-ed-plan-guidance-and-templates) and then reviewed and approved by FNS Regional Offices before SNAP-Ed funding can be utilized.
The information contained in SNAP-Ed State Plans and Annual Reports is used by FNS to determine whether SNAP-Ed Program resources are being maximized, and whether State SNAP agencies have produced a persuasive and data-driven needs evaluation of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention needs of the target population and their barriers to obtaining healthy foods and physical activity in the State SNAP-Ed Plan. Furthermore, the information is necessary to ensure integrity of SNAP-Ed funds, demonstrate program effectiveness, and track SNAP-Ed outcomes and impacts.
PL:
Pub.L. 85 - 525 28
Name of Law: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
EO: EO 13985 Name/Subject of EO: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
US Code:
7 USC 2036a
Name of Law: Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
PL: Pub.L. 119 - 21 10107 Name of Law: One Big Beautiful Bill
The proposed changes will result in significant reduction of burden hours for respondents (Table A.15-1). The revised collections results in a total reduction of 206,755 burden hours for reporting and record keeping for State agencies, implementing agencies, Tribal and local government, and non-profit businesses. The reporting hours in this submission will not change, as changes to the form were minor and included removing and/or streamlining data collection. In addition, the total number of annual responses remains unchanged.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.