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participants with an upfront allowance or reimburse after expenses have been incurred including up to 90 days after individuals who participated in SNAP E&T services gained unsubsidized employment. Childcare Costs may be reimbursed at the rate equal to the cost of care or the locally approved market rate, whichever is lower. SNAP E&T dependent care funds will be provided consistent with federal law and regulation for the SNAP E&T and rules established by OCFS SNAP State Agency Direct payment to vendor(s) Districts may choose to provide assigned participants with an upfront allowance or reimburse after expenses have been incurred including up to 90 days after individuals who participated in SNAP E&T services gained unsubsidized employment. Clothing which includes: Uniforms (needed to complete SNAP E&T training/coursework) Work clothing (including clothing items needed for an interview) up to $300 SNAP State Agency State's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Districts may choose to provide assigned participants with an upfront allowance or reimburse after expenses have been 1/29/26, 9:29 AM State Plan NY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nyfy26stateplan//index.html 51/312