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Georgetown University Receives $2M Grant to Study Federal Food Assistance Programs

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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The Walmart Foundation awarded over $2 million to a joint research center at Georgetown University, which is part of the McCourt School of Public Policy. The Better Government Lab, which partners with the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy, will use the funds to study federal food assistance programs. Jeremy Barofsky, the executive director of the lab, stated the research will assist states in analyzing SNAP payment errors and improving program efficiency across the United States.

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The grant supports research into the operational efficiency of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) services. By helping states analyze payment errors and expand program capacity, the research could influence how state governments manage federal assistance funds and deliver services to recipients.

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Who's involved

  • Georgetown UniversityHost institution for the joint policy research center
  • Jeremy BarofskyExecutive director of the Better Government Lab
  • Sebastian JilkeCo-director of the Better Government Lab

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  • Georgetown UniversitySpeculative

    Georgetown University might see increased research funding and partnerships with public policy institutions.

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