Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children

Objective

Summer EBT is a Federally-assisted program through which participating States and Indian Tribal Organizations provide EBT benefits to children who lose access to free and reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) during the summer when school is not in session.

Who Can Apply

• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government

States, including U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia, and Indian Tribal Organizations that administer the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Who Benefits

• U.S. Citizen

Children eligible for Summer EBT are those who are eligible for free or reduced price school meals. In some cases, children will be automatically enrolled based on administrative data available at the state level indicating eligibility for free or reduced price school meals. Those who cannot be identified through administrative data must apply for Summer EBT benefits and be determined eligible.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

melissa.rothstein@usda.gov
703-346-4484