The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program
ID: 352366Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$10K - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352366

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/gus-schumacher-nutrition-incentive-program-nutrition-incentive-0
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 14, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 14, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is offering the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program. This grant program aims to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by providing incentives at the point of purchase for income-eligible consumers participating in the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the USDA Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) in various locations. The program seeks to bring together stakeholders from the food and healthcare systems to improve the health and nutrition status of participating households. The grant has an estimated total program funding of $36,300,000, with an award ceiling of $15,000,000 and an award floor of $10,000. The deadline for applications is May 14, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the grant opportunity page.

Files
Title
Posted
FY24-GusNIP-NI-RFA-P.pdf
4/10/2024
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