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WBL PROGRAMS OVERVIEW State agencies must report on each provider that plans to offer a Work-based Learning (WBL) component, whether it is unsubsidized or subsidized by SNAP E&T funds. OPERATING BUDGET The regulations at 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6) outline State agencies must include an operating budget for the year. Complete all cost categories, as applicable. Note that the cost categories, outside of the contractual or county administered program line items, apply only to the State agency costs. The calculated values will automatically display upon selecting the Quick Save button. Direct Program and Admin Costs Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Salary/Wages (State agency only) $0.00 $94,555.40 $94,555.40 List Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff positions, percentage of time spent on the project, and average annual salary of each position. Example: E&T Manager - $60,000 * .50 FTE = $30,000; 5 E&T Counselors = $25,000 * 1.00 FTEs * 5 = $125,000. Special Projects Manager-SNAP - $94,058 * .1 FTE= $9,405.80; Senior Planner $73,382 * 1 FTE=$73,382; Eligibility Specialist- $47,070.40 * .25 FTE = $11,767.60 Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Fringe Benefits $0.00 $66,628.40 $66,628.40 Explain how fringe benefits are calculated and clearly explain how the amount listed was determined. If charging fringe benefits to the E&T program, provide the approved fringe rates. Fringe benefits are a total of $66,628.40 for three positions. Fringe rates vary by State of Maine and union negotiated job classifications. For the Special Projects Manager, Confidential fringe benefits are $61,124 * .1 FTE = $6112. For the Senior Planner, Pro/Tech Union fringe benefits are $49,966 at 1 FTE. For the ES, Pro/Tech Union fringe benefits are $42,200 * .25 FTE = $10,550. Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Non-Capital Equipment $0.00 $4,789.80 $4,789.80 Describe non-capital equipment and supplies to be purchased with E&T funds. State of Maine IT costs are included here at a standard rate of $3548 per FTE. The PM cost at .1 FTE is is $354.80. The cost for Senior Planner at 1 FTE is $3548. The cost for the ES at .25 FTE is $887. The total cost for IT $4789.80. Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Materials $0.00 $1,260.00 $1,260.00 Describe materials to be purchased with E&T funds. Materials include a standard $600 per FTE (at same percentages as above) for supplies ($810 total) and printing and copying costs for posters and brochures at $450. Non-Federal Share Federal Share Total Travel $0.00 $12,810.80 $12,810.80 Describe the purpose and frequency of staff travel charged to the E&T program. This should not include E&T participant reimbursements for transportation. Include planned staff training and registration costs for training that will be charged to E&T funds. In state travel for State Agency visits to Providers and management evaluation visits is a total of $2425, which includes State of Maine mileage rates (currently .54 or approximately 3700 miles) and two GSA per diem rooms for two overnight visits for two staff (approximately $440). Out 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan ME FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mefy26stateplan//index.html 63/68