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Page 5 of 8 o The evaluation plan must detail how the State will mitigate SNAP client reporting bias for any Project data collection methods. o The evaluation plan will define Project success (i.e., reduction of diseases/illnesses, changes in behaviors, increase nutrition knowledge). o The evaluation plan must describe in detail all data points and metrics that the State will be collecting, aside from those listed in these terms and conditions, and how they will be analyzed. • If the evaluation plan requires creating, updating or amending existing contracts between the State and another entity, the State will provide FNS copies of the completed contracts. • The State will provide a finalized proposed budget for the Project. o Subsequent to the finalized budget the State will submit quarterly costs to FNS throughout the duration of the Project. • The State will provide a finalized compliance and monitoring plan for SNAP-authorized retailers. o As part of the compliance plan prior to Project implementation, the State will have SNAP-authorized retailers confirm Project compliance. For example, retailers may complete and return a self-attestation compliance form for the Project. o SNAP-authorized retailers are solely responsible for managing Project compliance with third party e-commerce platforms. Third party e-commerce providers will not be held liable or responsible for managing project compliance. o As part of the compliance plan, the State will have a method for notifying SNAP- authorized retailers that are not in compliance with the Project. For example, the State may send a compliance warning letter to retailers. Compliance warnings and other procedures will adhere to 7 CFR Part 278. • FNS reserves the right to withdraw its waiver approval and terminate the Project at any time if FNS determines that the Project is inconsistent with SNAP goals to increase the efficiency of the Program and to improve the delivery of SNAP benefits to raise levels of nutrition among low-income individuals. • Continued approval of the Project is contingent upon the results of the ongoing Project evaluation. This Project may be extended in yearly increments for an additional 3 years, for a total of 5 years, provided that the State and FNS agree upon additional evaluative measures prior to renewal so that FNS can continue to assess this demonstration Project’s impact. Any request for extension must be submitted by September 2, 2027, at