Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Workforce – Implementation Projects
ID: 354392Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$150K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354392

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/special-supplemental-nutrition-program-women-infants-children-0
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is inviting applications for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Workforce Implementation Projects for Fiscal Year 2024. The initiative aims to enhance the diversity and cultural competence of the WIC workforce, addressing barriers to recruitment and retention while implementing projects aligned with the National WIC Workforce Strategy. This program is crucial for improving the effectiveness of the WIC program, ultimately increasing participation and appropriate benefit usage among eligible families. With an estimated total funding of approximately $19.4 million, individual awards will range from $150,000 to $5 million, and applications are due by July 1, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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    FY24-WIC-WD-IP-RFA-P.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting applications for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Workforce Implementation Projects for Fiscal Year 2024. With an available funding amount of approximately $19.4 million, the program seeks to enhance the diversity and cultural competence of the WIC workforce, addressing barriers to recruitment and retention. The application deadline is July 1, 2024, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $5 million. The initiative aims to implement projects aligned with the National WIC Workforce Strategy, which includes developing scholarship programs, training materials, and innovative staffing models. Successful applications are expected to engage with various stakeholders, including underserved communities, and propose sustainable solutions for workforce development. NIFA encourages applications from diverse institutions, including colleges, non-profits, and governmental agencies. The projects will also contribute to broader outreach and modernization efforts as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Overall, the WIC Workforce Implementation Projects aim to improve the effectiveness of the WIC program by building a culturally responsive and proficient workforce to better serve eligible families, thereby increasing participation and appropriate benefit usage.
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