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6 applications. Additionally, affiliated partner organizations (subrecipients) are projected to submit 4,855 SNAP applications over the same timeframe. Key strategies include: ● Provide in-person and telephonic SNAP application assistance. ● Collaborate with county SNAP offices. By working closely, BIA aims to support human service eligibility staff by providing application assistance and reducing churn related to household benefits ending and needing to return to their county office. ● Utilize data and innovative strategies for targeted SNAP outreach, activities, education, and marketing. ● Collaborate with School Districts to reach more SNAP eligible families. ● Conduct targeted outreach activities for hard-to-reach communities and underserved counties throughout the state. These activities include co-location at community organizations serving the targeted communities and hiring bilingual staff who speak the language of the targeted communities. ● Train community partners and subrecipients on effective SNAP outreach techniques. The Senior Manager of Navigation meets with subrecipients monthly to discuss and share ideas and problem solve. ● To expand their reach, BIA will continue partnerships and provide oversight and support to at least ten sub-recipients. ● Create and distribute outreach materials in multiple languages and employ bilingual navigation staff. ● Collaborate with other FNS/Federal programs and maintain their robust in-house referral process. These programs include WIC and several nutrition programs that BIA deploys from their food delivery program. BIA supports Summer EBT, meals for students, and older adult commodities. Benefits in Action (BIA) will use the CDHS-approved monthly outreach reporting form to track key metrics, including the number of eligible individuals reached, events attended to provide SNAP education and information, total outreach contacts made, and SNAP applications submitted. To support accurate and comprehensive data collection, BIA will utilize multiple sources, including PEAK Pro reports, internal paper application tracking, and reports generated from the Benefits in Action database. In addition, BIA receives monthly reports from its subrecipients and will ensure that all required data is consistently collected and submitted in alignment with CDHS reporting guidelines. This multi-source approach will help BIA monitor outreach performance, assess impact, and inform ongoing program improvements. Program Objectives for FY 2026: 1. By September 30, 2026, submit at least 10,964 SNAP applications to Colorado county human services offices. This application goal includes both direct in-person and telephonic application assistance completed by BIA and sub-recipient agencies. 2. By September 30, 2026, BIA and their subs will submit 541 change reports. 3. By September 30, 2026, provide SNAP information to at least 18,000 SNAP recipients or potential recipients. 4. By September 30, 2026, attend 510 SNAP information and outreach events. 5. Commit to provide oversight and monitoring for at least ten subrecipients including ECHO, The Fax, A Little Help, C3, CAFI, Peak Pediatrics, The Village Initiative, Lakewood Police Department Navigators, Care & Share, Westside Cares, C4, Kavod Senior Care, and Neighbor Works. BIA will continue to work with other agencies interested in conducting SNAP Outreach on behalf of Benefits in Action. 6. Submit a final report by December 1, 2026.