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PROGRAM CHANGES Summarize changes for the upcoming Federal fiscal year (FY) from the prior FY. Significant changes may include new initiatives, changes in funding or funding sources, policy changes, or significant changes to the number of partners or participants. Significant changes could include those made as a result of management evaluation findings or participation in program improvement initiatives, such as SNAP to Skills. It is not necessary to include changes made as a result of new Federal rulemaking. Adding New E&T Service Providers: • Gener8tor providing statewide virtual services • IWD American Job Centers adding two new office locations for in- person services • Implementation of More Than A Job marketing and outreach plan developed with LRG during phase II of OE T's national campaign • Policy/Procedure Updates to streamline administrative responsibilities for implementation of new FFY beginning 10/1/25: • New Provider Application, scoring and review process modifications • Streamlining the process for enrollment projection and budget development to use historical data and include additional allowable costs not previously capture, building and related expenses and indirect costs • Streamlining provider billing process to minimize provider's administrative burden Highlight any changes from above that the State agency is making to the E&T program based on the prior year’s performance, for instance changes made as a result of E&T outcome and participation data. Streamlining the process for enrollment projection and budget development to use historical data and include additional allowable costs not previously capture, building and related expenses and indirect costs Historically, enrollments and budgets have been overestimated. Streamlining the process and using historical performance data when available is intended to result in more accurate development of the overall E&T Operating budget and reduce some administrative burden experienced by Providers. Implementation of More Than a Job campaign to increase SNAP Recipient participation rate 1/28/26, 11:53 AM State Plan IA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-iafy26stateplan//index.html 5/105