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9 Alongside CDHS, HFC will explore and develop innovative strategies that promote long-term sustainability of the SNAP Outreach program. HFC will identify funding opportunities that support these efforts and present them to CDHS for approval for collaboration. Program Objectives for FY 2026: 1. Hunger Free Colorado will provide telephonic and in-person application assistance to submit 15,142 SNAP applications, recertifications, and periodic reports. In addition, HFC will assist with the submission of 1,648 change reports. 2. By leveraging data collected via Salesforce entries, Client Surveys, and staff feedback, alongside innovative outreach strategies, HFC will identify and engage eligible individuals, specifically in hard-to-reach populations such as rural areas. 3. HFC will coordinate closely with county SNAP offices and relevant FNS programs to ensure that eligible individuals are enrolled in SNAP and maintain continuous enrollment, while also increasing awareness of other available federal programs. 4. HFC will deliver comprehensive training to community partners in targeted regions on SNAP outreach, basic eligibility criteria, application assistance using PEAK or other forms, and effective methods for evaluating and reporting program outcomes. 5. HFC will partner with 47 subrecipients (SNAP PEAS) across the state of Colorado in FFY 2026 to expand SNAP Outreach, increase program impact, and enhance access to nutrition assistance for eligible populations. 6. HFC will work collaboratively with CDHS to explore and develop innovative strategies that promote the long-term sustainability of the SNAP Outreach program, including identifying diverse funding sources and partnership opportunities.