Federal Grant Award Summary

The Ohio Department of Health received a Formula Grant award of $5,311,319 from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC, CFDA 10.557). The award, obligated on October 1, 2025, with a performance period through September 30, 2026, supports the delivery of supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health and social services for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five determined to be at nutritional risk across Ohio.

As the state WIC administrator, the Ohio Department of Health distributes WIC formula grant funding to local health departments and agencies throughout Ohio's 88 counties to support program operations. The WIC Food Non-Appropriated funding category supports the procurement and distribution of supplemental nutritious foods to eligible beneficiaries, administrative expenses associated with program delivery, and nutrition education initiatives that promote healthy outcomes for participating women and children. The agency leverages established partnerships with local health departments to ensure statewide program reach and effectiveness in serving Ohio's target population.