OPPORTUNITY:
This notice identifies the objectives for GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program projects, deadlines, funding information, eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and application forms and associated instructions.
DESCRIPTION:
USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for GusNIP for FY 2023 to support nutrition incentive program projects. The nutrition incentive program funds and evaluates projects to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands and the USDA Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) for Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands by providing a financial incentive at the point of purchase.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
- Governmental agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Institutions of higher education that are local, county, tribal, territory, or state government agencies must provide documentation in support of eligibility as a governmental agency
MATCHING FUNDS:
The cost share is 50% of the total allowable costs
FUNDING AVAILABLE AND APPLICATION WINDOW:
FUNDING AVAILABILITY: $36,300,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 04, 2023
